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Iran warns of strikes on US bases in Europe over Middle East conflict
Iran's security chief has threatened military action against American installations across Europe if they are used to support operations against Tehran. The warning underscores escalating tensions following rounds of US-Israeli strikes and retaliatory Iranian attacks that have drawn militant groups across the region into the conflict.
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A senior Iranian security official issued a direct warning that US military bases in Europe could become targets if Washington utilises them as staging grounds for attacks on Iran or Iranian interests. The statement reflects deepening concerns in Tehran over the potential expansion of military operations beyond the Middle East. Iran has previously accused European-based American facilities of playing a strategic role in regional military campaigns. The threat comes as the broader Middle East conflict has intensified significantly in recent months. US and Israeli military operations have prompted reciprocal strikes from Iran, including volleys of missiles and drones aimed at targets across the region. The escalation has drawn various Iran-backed militant organisations, particularly in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq, into active hostilities. These groups have conducted their own attacks, compounding regional instability and raising international concern about further escalation. The cycle of strikes and counter-strikes has drawn repeated international calls for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement to prevent wider conflict. Regional analysts have cautioned that any expansion of military operations beyond current theatres could have significant implications for global security and energy markets, given the strategic importance of the Gulf region.