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Iran Weighs Strikes On US Military Assets In Europe If Washington Escalates Conflict
i24NEWS • • world
Key Points:
- Iran has reportedly explored options for striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, if President Trump orders an escalation against Tehran, according to the Financial Times.
- Bulgarian and Cypriot military facilities, such as the Bezmer air base and British installations on Cyprus, have been identified as potential targets due to their strategic importance to US and allied forces.
- Iranian planners have also considered disrupting subsea fiber-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which could impact critical global communications infrastructure.
- These contingency plans reflect Tehran's intent to raise the costs for Washington if the conflict intensifies, with the scale of retaliation dependent on US actions.
- Sources indicate Iran may expand its response beyond the Middle East if faced with significant US military offensives, particularly in response to threats against Iranian infrastructure.
