Tehran summons Ukrainian diplomat over attack on Iranian vessel

Tehran condemned a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian-flagged commercial vessel on Monday, describing the incident as an unlawful act that endangers maritime traffic. The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement asserting that the attack, which occurred in the Black Sea near the port of Odesa, caused damage to the ship’s hull and injured several crew members, though no fatalities were reported.

Iran called for an immediate investigation and urged the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable, emphasizing that commercial shipping should remain free from conflict-related aggression. Ukrainian officials have not confirmed responsibility for the assault, and diplomatic channels are reportedly being used to address the dispute amid broader tensions stemming from the Russia‑Ukraine war and its impact on regional trade routes.