The expert assessed the likelihood of a war between Ukraine and Iran

Iran has the technical capabilities to strike Ukraine. Vladimir Sazhin, a senior researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said this in an interview with Izvestia on July 27.

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"The Islamic Republic has missiles with a range of about 2,000 km. This is enough to reach the territory of Ukraine, including Kiev. The question, however, is the choice of goals. Iran does not have its own satellite system, but Tehran's allies can help in this matter," he said.

However, the expert noted that the Islamic Republic is unlikely to carry out such a strike.

"The entire European Union supports Ukraine, while the EU remains aloof and takes a cautious position in the Middle East conflict. Of course, Tehran would not want [US President Donald] Trump and [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu have received additional support. In this regard, I think Iran will not take active actions against Kiev yet," the source said.

Ukraine attacked an Iranian merchant ship on July 25. An explosion occurred on the ship, one sailor was killed and another was injured. The Charge d'affaires of Kiev was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The ministry stressed that the republic will firmly defend its interests and national security.

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