Volodymyr Zelensky says "very strong results" from Caspian strikes on Iran-linked military cargo

After an Iranian merchant vessel was hit in the Caspian Sea, killing one crew member and wounding another, Tehran accused Kyiv of hostile action and said it would protect its security, calling in Ukraine’s diplomat. In response, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X that Ukrainian forces had achieved notable outcomes with distant attacks in the Caspian, including hits on vessels transporting military supplies linked to Iran. The incident adds a maritime dimension to the wider conflict, where both Iran and Russia hold strategic interests in the sea, and it has shifted the dispute onto diplomatic channels while fighting continues elsewhere in Ukraine.