[Regnum] Iran was preparing to strike three targets in Ukraine following the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, but reversed its decision. This was announced on August 3 by Mohsen Rezaei, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, according to Press TV.
"We were ready to strike three targets in Ukraine, but we called off the attack after Ukraine apologized," the TV channel quoted Rezai as saying.
At the same time, the advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader emphasized that Ukraine must answer for its actions.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated that Tehran has evidence that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea was intentional. Baghaei noted that Iranian authorities intend to use all necessary measures to hold the Ukrainian side accountable. Furthermore, Tehran is taking the necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the Caspian Sea in the future.
On the morning of July 25, Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea. One sailor was killed and another was injured. Afterward, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would retaliate for the attack, calling it a violation of the UN Charter, and alleging Israeli