CargoThe Iranian commercial vessel that was reportedly attacked in the Caspian Sea was not carrying any military cargo, according to Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation.
According to sea-news.az Jalali described the strike as a criminal act.> “This attack is a criminal act. The vessel was purely civilian, and despite some claims that have been made, it was not carrying any military cargo,” the ambassador said.He added that immediately after receiving information about the incident, Iran’s Consulate in Astrakhan took action.> “Our Russian colleagues provided the necessary assistance to ensure the urgent evacuation of the crew from the scene. Unfortunately, one of our compatriots was killed in the incident, and we extend our condolences to the family. Several Iranian nationals were also injured,” Jalali stated.It should be recalled that on 25 July, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that an Iranian commercial vessel had been struck in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one seafarer.The claims regarding the circumstances of the attack and the nature of the vessel’s cargo reflect statements by Iranian officials and have not been independently verified.
