Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike Europe if US uses its bases there
Key Points:
- Iranian lawmakers have threatened missile strikes on European countries hosting US military bases, warning that any renewed conflict with the US could extend "to the heart of Europe."
- Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iran's National Security Committee, stated Iran would target any European bases used against it and also attack material and non-material assets of countries aiding the US.
- The IRGC marked the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy seizure by pledging an immediate response to threats without geographical limits, citing orders to update Iran's "target bank" to include enemy assets globally.
- A banner was displayed outside the German embassy in Tehran warning Europe would "pay the price for supporting Israel," and Iran has reportedly warned Germany its military assets could become legitimate targets if Berlin confronts Iran militarily.
- Iranian officials expressed dissatisfaction with the US response to Iran's demands, while Iran's parliament speaker welcomed the recent US Republican election defeat as a rejection of war, cautioning the US government against ignoring public will.