Iran threatens missile strikes on Europe if US uses bases there for attack

Key Points:

• Iranian officials have threatened missile strikes on European targets, including military bases in Italy, Germany, and the UK, if Europe allows US attacks on Iran from their territories, marking a shift in Iran's threat posture towards Europe.
• Experts like Dr. Lynette Nusbacher note that while Iran lacks intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its theater ballistic missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers could still reach parts of southeastern Europe, posing a potential risk.
• Europe has recently experienced cyberattacks disrupting major retailers across multiple countries, coinciding with a joint condemnation by over 30 nations of Iran's hybrid attacks, including cyber and sabotage activities.
• In response to growing threats and complex crises, the European Civil Protection Forum and EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib have issued guidelines urging citizens to prepare emergency kits for the first 72 hours of an emergency and announced plans for an annual EU Preparedness Day starting in 2027.
• The EU's preparedness initiatives aim to enhance resilience through public education and strengthened civil protection systems, emphasizing the importance of immediate response capabilities when disasters or attacks occur.