Iran threatens to strike US bases in Europe if Trump escalates war: report

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Key points

• Iran, nevertheless, did land a hit on the UK's air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, located some 1, 000 miles away.
• Iran was additionally reportedly weighing attacks on the British Royal Air Base in Cyprus.
• Among the targets selected for feasible attack was the Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria.
• Iran is considering attacking US military targets in Europe should President Trump escalate the war, according to individuals close to the regime.
• Fears of renewed fighting in the region were stoked after the US and Iran failed to extend a 60-day cease-fire agreement.

Among the targets selected for feasible attack was the Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria. It was approved for the apply of US refueling aircraft last month, insiders informed the Financial Times.

Iran was additionally reportedly weighing attacks on the British Royal Air Base in Cyprus. It was struck by a drone last March during the first wave of fighting.

Iran could target a number of US military outposts in southern Europe with its medium-range ballistic missiles, but analysts have stated the rockets would struggle with accuracy and power at longer distances.

Along with the air bases, Iran's military has additionally considered sabotaging Europe's underwater fiber-optic cables. It have come under attack over recent years.

"Should the US go too far, Iran will defend itself at any price, go beyond the region and hit Europe, too, " one of the individuals close to the regime stated of the current intends.

Fears of renewed fighting in the region were stoked after the US and Iran failed to extend a 60-day cease-fire agreement. It expired on Monday, with both sides refusing to restart peace negotiations.

Iran has repeatedly threatened to extend the war beyond the Middle East, with Tehran warning the UK to keep the US military out of its air bases.

"Any base that is used to launch an attack on Iranian territory will be considered a legitimate target, " the regime remarked in an official note last month.

Iran has previously proved its willingness to attack distant targets during the war, with the Islamic republic firing multiple missiles extending well beyond its known reach – albeit with mixed results.

After the initial US-Israeli bombings in late February, Tehran fired missiles at the Diego Garcia US-UK joint military base in the Indian Ocean almost 2, 500 miles away, none of which reached the target.

Taken together, the developments around iran threatens to strike US bases in Europe if Trump escalates war: point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.