Tehran Vows to Take Strict Measures in Response to the Targeting of Its Commercial Ship

Iranian authorities announced possessing conclusive evidence proving the intentional targeting of one of its commercial ships in the Caspian Sea by Ukrainian forces. The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed its rejection of justifications describing the incident as unintentional, stressing its right to a legal and practical response in accordance with international law. Tehran also sent an official memorandum to international maritime organizations demanding the condemnation of the explicit attack, considering it a severe threat to maritime security and navigational safety.