Ismail Baqai, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, referring to the remarks by the President of Ukraine about the recent attack of this country on Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea, said that Vladimir Zelensky’s explicit statement «indicates the deliberate nature of this attack.» Baqai added that Tehran has heard the explanations of Ukrainian officials and is waiting to see whether, in practice, they will take action that would confirm their claim about the non-intentional nature of this «crime.» Baqai emphasized that the Islamic Republic will take whatever necessary steps to hold Ukraine accountable and prevent the recurrence of such an incident.