Iran Claims Cancellation of Ukraine Strikes After Reported Apology

An Iranian official, Mohsen Rezaei, stated that Tehran had prepared three retaliatory strikes against Ukraine after a July 25 attack on an Iranian cargo vessel. These strikes were reportedly canceled following Ukraine's claim that the attack was a mistake, which was communicated during a July 28 discussion between Ukrainian and Iranian foreign ministers. This development suggests a potential de-escalation of tensions between the two nations.