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The New York Times, citing sources, has reported that Iran considered launching a ballistic missile equipped with a small warhead to attack a Ukrainian port. However, the situation has reportedly been defused through diplomatic efforts, at least for now.

Source: The New York Times

Quote: "Iran considered attacking a seaport in Ukraine in response to a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian ship, but a flurry of diplomacy has calmed the situation for now, according to Iranian and Western officials."

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