Iran could have sparked a huge escalation.

By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter

15:31, Tue, Aug 4, 2026 Updated: 15:31, Tue, Aug 4, 2026

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Iran has claimed it was poised to strike Ukraine before an apology from Kyiv led to the attack being cancelled.

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