Iran considered targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles after strike on Iranian ship - report

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Iran reportedly considered launching a ballistic missile at a Ukrainian seaport in response to a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian ship, but opted against it following diplomatic intervention. The potential strike, which would have risked opening a new front, followed Ukraine's reported attacks on a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked cargo in the Caspian Sea.

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People with knowledge of the matter expected Iran to fire a ballistic missile with a small warhead at Ukraine as a show of strength.

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