Iran threatens to attack American bases in Europe

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Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, threatened that Iran would attack American bases on European soil if aircraft take off from them to carry out strikes on Iranian territory. According to him, the threat applies to any country that allows the bases to be used for such strikes. The warning was sent to Washington and European countries.

Rezaei said, "If American aircraft take off from bases in Europe to carry out strikes in Iran - the bases will be attacked." Iran pledges to attack bases on the territory of any country from which American aircraft take off, should fighting resume.

The threat is part of an escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States. Developments on the issue are ongoing, and the risk of renewed fighting remains.