Iran Is Blackmailing Ukraine with "Compensation" for the Strike on a Ship in the Caspian

Tehran somehow does not regard Kyiv's explanations about the unintended nature of the attack as convincing. And it continues to demand compensation.

Iran seeks compensation from Ukraine Iran demands compensation from Ukraine for the strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. "We have been very clear, quick, and firm in stating our position and publishing the statement. We continue to believe that the Ukrainian side's assertions that this act was unintended did not convince us," said Baghei. Iran cites statements by Ukrainian officials regarding the very act of the attack. "We heard their words, but given the admission by Ukrainian senior officials that such an attack was carried out, they must compensate for it. Of course, if they do not compensate, we will compensate ourselves," says a representative of Iran's Foreign Ministry. Baghei did not specify what exactly Tehran means by its own "compensation" in the event of Ukraine's refusal. Strikes by Ukraine in the Caspian Sea. As a reminder, at the end of July Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported successful long-range strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Caspian Sea area. Targets included a military vessel and ships transporting military cargo from Iran. Iran also accused Ukraine of attacking its merchant ship and reported one death and one crew member injured. Tehran also stated its right to strike in response. In addition, 28 on July, Acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sichiga held a phone call with the head of Iran's Foreign Ministry.

In Iran, after this, they stated that they were preparing to attack three facilities on Ukrainian territory, but refused after Kyiv allegedly apologized.