Ukraine Strikes Iranian Ship in Caspian Sea

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation after Kyiv's forces targeted an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea, directly linking the two conflicts.

Iran's deputy parliament speaker warned Ukraine of a 'regret-inducing' response, while Tehran accused the vessel of carrying civilian cargo.

Moscow and Tehran are in contact over the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel, according to the Iranian ambassador to Russia.

The incident marks a significant escalation, intertwining the war in Ukraine with Middle Eastern tensions.