Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on its ship in Caspian Sea

NewsWorldIran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on its ship in Caspian Sea Iran and Russia are two of the five countries bordering the Caspian Sea, where Russia keeps a strong naval presence, making the sea a key route for long-range military reach and a strategic link to Iran. 3 min readJul 26, 2026 01:07 PM IST First published on: Jul 26, 2026 at 01:06 PM IST At the ⁠International Maritime Organization's meeting, protection of ‌vital shipping lanes was discussed. Gulf countries, the United States and Iran clashed over the future of the strait, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters file photo) Iran on Saturday accused Ukraine of attacking one of its merchant vessels in the Caspian Sea, killing a sailor and wounding another, and said the incident would not go unanswered. The accusation fo