Iran Says It ‘Does Not Seek Escalation’ After Sybiha Call Over Caspian Sea Strike, Demands Compensation

Iran says it does not seek escalation with Ukraine after a rare high-level call between the two countries’ foreign ministers following Kyiv’s strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. Tehran demanded compensation for the damage, while Kyiv blamed Russia for the incident and urged Iran to end support for Moscow’s war.