Iran warned on Wednesday that any military installations involved in a renewed US offensive against the country would be treated as legitimate targets. The threat could potentially extend the conflict to Europe.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, posted the warning on the US-based social media platform X. He stated that every military base participating in aggression would be targeted.
The warning extends the operational scope from West Asia to Europe, according to Rezaei. He added that there would be no safe distance, no safe haven, and no immunity.
This announcement followed statements made earlier on Wednesday by Kioumars Heydari, deputy chief of the Iranian Armed Forces’ General Staff. Heydari stated that Tehran was fully prepared to strike targets beyond the immediate region if subjected to further attacks.
Speaking to the Iranian broadcaster IRIB, Heydari maintained that US bases and interests remain within range of Iranian missiles and drones. He warned that nations permitting aircraft to launch attacks against Iran from their sovereign territory could face retaliation.
Hostilities between Tehran and Washington have continued since a joint US and Israeli offensive began on February 28.
Diplomatic efforts to conclude the fighting are deadlocked. Iran and the United States continue to disagree over the implementation of a memorandum of understanding reached in Islamabad on June 18.
Outstanding disputes involve economic sanctions, a US naval blockade, and ongoing security arrangements within the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
