The story so far
Iran-Ukraine Caspian Incident
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 4h ago
Tensions escalate as Ukraine attacks an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, opening a new front in the Iran conflict. Iran summons Ukraine's envoy and warns of retaliation, while Houthis attack Saudi oil installations in the Red Sea.
How it unfolded
23h ago
Iran's FM warns attack cannot go unanswered
23h ago
Iran summons Ukrainian envoy over vessel attack
23h ago
Ukraine confirms strike on Iranian vessel in Caspian
2d ago
Houthis attack Saudi oil installations on Red Sea coast
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Iran threatens retaliation for Ukraine ship attack

Iran warned it would respond to an alleged Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strike 'cannot go unanswered' and accused Kyiv of violating international law.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced long-range strikes on vessels involved in military cargo linked to Iran and Russia.
Earlier · 23h ago
Full story →Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast.
Iran accused Ukraine of targeting an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
The incidents occurred despite a pause in U.S. strikes.
The Gulf region remained quiet as the U.S. forgoes additional strikes.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →Iran Warns of Retaliation After Ukraine Confirms Attack on Vessel in Caspian Sea, Call for UN, EU Action

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Ukraine's attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea as 'an act of aggression' violating the UN Charter.
The strike killed one sailor and injured another; Ukraine confirmed the attack as part of long-range strikes on Russian military logistics.
Iran warned of potential retaliation and asserted its right to self-defense under international law, holding Kyiv and its backers responsible for escalation.
Iran called on the UN Security Council, the European Union, and member states to hold Ukraine accountable for the strike.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and urged a firm international response.
Earlier · 17h ago
Full story →Ukraine Hits Iranian Vessel in Caspian Sea, Opening New Front in Iran Conflict

An Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea was attacked, killing one sailor and injuring another.
Iran formally accused Ukraine of carrying out the strike.
Iran summoned Ukraine’s diplomatic representative and condemned the attack as an act of aggression.
Iran vowed to defend its national interests and security.