Mohsen Rezaei. Photo: Getty Images

Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, has said the Iranian military 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 canceled the attack following Ukraine's apology."

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