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Senior lawmaker warns Ukraine of ‘regret-inducing’ response after strike on Iranian vessel

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A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned Ukraine of a regret-inducing response following an alleged strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. The warning from Iran's deputy parliament speaker stated that any mischievous acts in the region or the Caspian Sea would be met with severe consequences.

The assault on the vessel has drawn fury from Tehran, with the country's foreign minister declaring that the attack cannot go unanswered. In response to the escalating tensions, Ukraine has officially dismissed the Iranian threats.

The incident has directly linked the conflict involving Iran to the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to reports, the maritime strike has significantly heightened diplomatic and regional friction between the two nations.

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