Iran Warns of Retaliation After Ukraine Strikes Vessel in Caspian Sea

Iran condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea early Saturday, warning of potential retaliation. The strike killed one sailor and injured another. Tehran called the attack a breach of the UN Charter and an act of aggression, urging the UN Security Council and European nations to hold Kyiv accountable. Iran denied involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and cautioned that further escalation responsibility lies with Ukraine and its backers.