- Iran has considered striking U.S. military targets in Europe if President Donald Trump escalates the war, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
- Iranian forces had assessed possible strikes against US assets in southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, which approved the use of Bezmer Air Base by US refueling aircraft last month.
- Cyprus was also identified as a potential target for retaliation against a renewed US offensive, according to one of the sources.
- Tehran has been weighing ways to broaden the confrontation beyond the Middle East if Washington intensifies military action.
- Iran would place 'no limits' on its response to US military action, according to sources close to the regime.
- One regime insider said Iran was preparing options to expand the conflict if Trump followed through on previous threats to attack Iranian infrastructure.
- Military analysts told the FT that Iran could target US assets in southern and southeastern Europe with medium-range ballistic missiles, but questioned their accuracy and Tehran's stockpile of longer-range weapons.
- Tehran's most accurate long-range attack to date was described as last month’s strike on a US base in Jordan, which killed three American service members.
Iran is reportedly considering military strikes against U.S. targets in Europe if President Trump escalates the ongoing conflict. Sources close to the Iranian regime revealed that potential targets include Bulgaria and Cyprus, with Iranian forces assessing the feasibility of such actions.
The Financial Times reported that Iranian officials are preparing options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, stating there would be 'no limits' on their response. One insider emphasized, 'Should the US go too far, Iran will defend itself at any price, go beyond the region and hit Europe too.'
Iran's military strategy may involve targeting U.S. assets in southeastern Europe, particularly after Bulgaria allowed the use of Bezmer Air Base by U.S. refueling aircraft last month. Cyprus, which has previously experienced drone attacks, is also considered a potential target for retaliation.
Military analysts have noted that while Iran could utilize medium-range ballistic missiles for such strikes, questions remain regarding their accuracy and the availability of longer-range weaponry. The sources highlighted a recent strike on a U.S. base in Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of three American service members, as evidence of Iran's capability to conduct long-range attacks.
The implications of these developments suggest a significant escalation in tensions, with Iran signaling its readiness to extend the conflict to Europe if provoked.
“Iran is reportedly preparing options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, with potential targets including Bulgaria and Cyprus. One insider warned that a significant US attack on Iranian infrastructure could lead to a broader war, stating, 'Should the US go too far, Iran will defend itself at any price.'”
Ynetnews
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