Iran hints at retaliation after Ukraine attacks ship in Caspian Sea

Lavrov, in a statement posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, offered condolences in connection with the death of a sailor in the attack.

Lavrov said Araqchi thanked local authorities in the Russian region of Astrakhan, where the vessel started its journey, for helping the crew, "and stressed the need to put an end to such adventures by the Kyiv regime".

The statement also said Araqchi informed Lavrov of "continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tension in the Middle East".

(Reporting by Yasmine Ghania; Editing by Kevin Liffey and Nia Williams)