[Iran Condemns Ukrainian Attack on Caspian Sea Merchant Ship, Warns Ukraine Will Bear Consequences] According to Golden Finance, on July 26, local time on the evening of July 25, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Ukraine for launching an attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, stating that the attack resulted in one death and one injury. Iran claimed the merchant ship was attacked by Ukraine and described the act as an 'act of aggression.' The ministry emphasized its determination to firmly defend the nation's interests and security, accusing Ukraine of attempting to expand the scope of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also warned that the Ukrainian regime and its supporters would bear the consequences of this attack. On the same day, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces had struck a Russian warship in the Caspian Sea and several vessels used to transport 'Iran-related' military supplies. (Jin10)