Iran strongly condemns deadly Ukrainian attack on commercial vessel, warns of consequences
The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, warning the regime in Kiev about the consequences of such adventurism.
The ministry made the remarks in a statement on Saturday after the atrocity that took place earlier in the day causing an explosion aboard the vessel that claimed the life of one sailor and injured another.
Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran following the Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.
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It described the attack as a violation of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter and “an act of aggression” with potential escalatory effects.
According to the ministry, “by attacking an Iranian commercial vessel, the Ukrainian regime not only committed an internationally wrongful act, but also, in a dangerous manner, sought to spread insecurity.”
The ministry noted the Ukrainian regime’s open acknowledgement of the attack, saying it demonstrated the continuation of the regime’s “irrational and hostile approach” towards the Islamic Republic.
The statement reminded that the attack took place, while the Islamic Republic has “never intervened in the Russia-Ukraine conflict” and urged the United Nations Security Council, European countries, and all UN member states to take note of the incident.
“Any party genuinely concerned about peace and security in Eastern Europe and the surrounding regions should adopt a responsible position regarding this dangerous action by the Ukrainian regime and hold Ukraine's ruling authorities accountable for this criminal and provocative act,” the statement said.
The ministry also said the Islamic Republic would act in accordance with international law to protect its interests and security.
“The Islamic Republic, in accordance with the fundamental principles and rules of international law, particularly the principle of self-defense, will not hesitate to defend its national interests and security," the statement said.
“It is self-evident that responsibility for the consequences arising from the adventurism of the head of the Ukrainian regime shall rest with that regime and its supporters and instigators.”
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