Iran brands US, Israel and Ukraine a 'triangle of evil' after Caspian Sea vessel attack
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the United States, Israel and Ukraine as a "triangle of evil" that threatens international peace and security. The remarks followed a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, which exploded, killing one sailor and injuring another. Iran described the strike as illegal, unjustified and a violation of the UN Charter, warning that its consequences could spread unpredictably across the region. Baghaei also asserted that Iran will never allow the United States to dictate the timing of war and peace, and warned that the deployment of U.S. aerial refueling aircraft to Bulgaria could make Sofia a partner in any U.S./Israel action against Iran. He further accused France of meddling in Iran’s internal affairs through the detention of French diplomats.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Esmaeil Baghaei · Iran · Vladimir Zelensky
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran warned that the consequences of the attack could spread unpredictably across the region. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea exploded, killing one sailor and injuring another. (Iranian officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Baghaei said Iran will not allow the United States to dictate the timing of war and peace. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Baghaei warned that U.S. aerial refueling aircraft deployed to Bulgaria could make Sofia a partner in any U.S./Israel attack on Iran. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Baghaei accused France of interfering in Iran's internal affairs by detaining French diplomats. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iran condemned the attack as illegal, unjustified and a violation of the UN Charter. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei called the United States, Israel and Ukraine a 'triangle of evil' that threatens international peace and security. (Esmaeil Baghaei)