Iran Considers Hitting US Military Targets In Europe If Trump Escalates War: Report
Iran is reportedly considering retaliatory strikes against US military targets in Europe if the Trump administration escalates the conflict in the Middle East. Tensions remain high as the US maintains a naval blockade and Iran asserts control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The potential for the conflict to expand into Europe poses a significant risk to international security and global energy supply chains.
Iran is considering attacking US military targets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war in the Middle East, the Financial Times reported, citing sources close to the Iranian government.According to the report, a British air base in Cyprus that was targeted by a drone in March is one of the potential targets. The attack, at the time, was the first on the British military facility and marked an escalation in the conflict.Other countries, such as Bulgaria in southeastern Europe, which allowed 8 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers to refuel and 250 personnel to operate from its Bezmer air base last month, were also identified as retaliation targets, the report stated.A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran has decided to shift from a defensive to a "fully offensive" military posture.This shift comes as negotiations to finalise a permanent end to the conflict and resolve disputes over control of the…
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