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Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike Europe if US uses its bases there

An Iranian parliament security committee member told Euronews that Tehran will fire missiles at European nations hosting United States military facilities if those bases are used in an attack against Iran. Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani specified that installations in countries including Italy and Germany would be targeted under such conditions. Iranian state-run media added that any renewed military confrontation could reach the heart of Europe. The threats expand Tehran's stated operational reach toward Western allies, prompting warnings and heightened concern across the continent.

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  • ✓ Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of the Iranian parliament’s security committee, stated that Iran would fire on any European base used against it.
  • ✓ Ardestani specifically noted that bases in Italy and Germany could face missile strikes if the US uses them in attacks against Tehran.
  • ✓ Iranian state-run media warned that any new confrontation could reach the heart of Europe.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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An Iranian lawmaker explicitly named specific European nations, including Italy and Germany, as potential targets for missile strikes if US forces launch operations from their territory.

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  1. Iran Threatens European Missile Strikes Over US Bases

    An Iranian parliament security committee member told Euronews that Tehran will fire missiles at European nations hosting United States military facilities if those bases are used in an attack against Iran. Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani specified that installations in countries including Italy and Germany would be targeted under such conditions. Iranian state-run media added that any renewed military confrontation could reach the heart of Europe. The threats expand Tehran's stated operational reach toward Western allies, prompting warnings and heightened concern across the continent.

    Why it matters

    Tensions between Iran and Western powers have intensified amid wider regional conflicts involving US and allied forces in the Middle East. The explicit targeting of European soil marks an escalation in official rhetoric from Iranian lawmakers regarding foreign military infrastructure. European governments and NATO members must weigh the security implications of hosting strategic US assets during active geopolitical crises.

    What is confirmed

    • Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of the Iranian parliament’s security committee, stated that Iran would fire on any European base used against it.
    • Ardestani specifically noted that bases in Italy and Germany could face missile strikes if the US uses them in attacks against Tehran.
    • Iranian state-run media warned that any new confrontation could reach the heart of Europe.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Cyberattacks have hit retailers across the European continent amid the escalating threats from Iran.

    What to watch next

    • Any official response or security posture adjustments from the governments of Italy, Germany, or other European nations hosting US military bases.
    • Further operational developments regarding US military deployments or actions involving regional facilities.
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. www.france24.com — France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and...
    2. www.euronews.com — French debt | Euronews
    3. news.inbox.eu — Seven Problems Women Over 45 Prefer to Keep Silent About
    4. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Is Europe In Iran's Crosshairs? Tehran Hints At Wider Military Reach
    5. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Iran’s Ghalibaf says ‘ball in US court’ as Qeshm Island hit
    6. Iran International — Iran’s war threats now reach Europe, from Cyprus to Britain
    7. i24NEWS — 'We'll see what happens': Iranian state-owned newspaper threatens US and NATO bases across Europe
    8. NDTV — As Democrats Sweep US Midterms, Iran's Khamenei Issues Warning To Iranians
    9. Euronews.com — Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike Europe if US uses its bases there
    10. www.jpost.com — Iran threatens missile strikes on Europe if US uses bases ...
    11. www.euronews.com — Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike ...
    12. www.youtube.com — Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike ...
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