Iran: We were set to strike three targets in Ukraine

Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, has said the Iranian military had prepared to strike three targets in Ukraine following an attack on a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Source: Rezaei, as quoted by Iranian broadcaster PressTV

Quote: "We were set to strike three sites in Ukraine, but cancelled the attack following Ukraine's apology."

Details: Acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on 28 July and reaffirmed Ukraine's intention to avoid further escalation.

Background:

• On 25 July, Iran accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea. Tehran described the attack on the vessel as an act of aggression and accused Kyiv of attempting to expand the war in Ukraine.
• The Iranian foreign minister posted a threat directed at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter).
• Earlier, Zelenskyy announced "very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea", mentioning vessels used in transporting military cargo from Iran.
• Responding to Iran's threats, Zelenskyy said that Iran and North Korea had attacked Ukraine by supplying Russia with weapons, military technology and soldiers.

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