Iran security chief threatens to strike US bases in Europe if used for attacks

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened to target US military bases, including those in Europe, if they are utilized for attacking Iran. During an interview with Al Mayadeen TV, Rezaei stated that Iran would retaliate against American installations, potentially striking distant bases and even islands they perceive as out of range.

The conflict began on February 28 when US-Israeli strikes resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at regional countries, with militant groups backed by Iran also engaging in the conflict. Diplomatic efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan aim to negotiate an end to the war, while Washington appears to have tempered its threats of renewed strikes following the Republican party's defeat in midterm elections.

Iran demands the unfreezing of assets and lifting of sanctions in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit that has been blockaded since the conflict's onset. Rezaei emphasized that the nuclear issue is not currently part of the discussions, stating that Iran has set red lines, including not allowing any enriched material to leave its borders.