The New York Times reports that Iran prepared to strike a Ukrainian port using a ballistic missile with a small warhead, aiming to send a symbolic message after Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. The report was relayed by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig.
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Iran had prepared to strike a Ukrainian port with a ballistic missile carrying a small warhead, intending to send a symbolic message of retaliation for Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. The report, cited by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig, adds to the growing tensions between Iran and Ukraine following the maritime incident. As The Zioneer reported earlier this morning, the report follows a series of escalations, including Ukrainian intelligence warnings about potential Iranian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
2 developments
- DevelopingKremlin: Iran should view Ukrainian ship strike as direct attack on Iran
- DevelopingIran and Russia coordinate positions after Ukrainian strike on Iranian ship
- StrongSybiha says he told Iran ship strike was unintentional; Araghchi demands compensation
- DevelopingZelensky says Iran, North Korea already attacked Ukraine, after Tehran threatened retaliation over ship strike
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