World · 19 August 2026

Iran weighed hitting European bases in war escalation scenario

Iran has weighed attacking US military targets in Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the war, the Financial Times reported, citing two regime insiders. One source said Tehran was preparing to expand the conflict if Trump acted on threats against Iranian infrastructure, while the other said Iran would place "no limits" on its response. The report has not been independently verified, and Iran's foreign ministry has not commented.

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