{
  "id": 19528227,
  "title": "Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium, threatens to strike US bases in Europe if attacked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/iran-refuses-to-surrender-enriched-uranium-threatens-to-strike-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T17:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-wants-enriched-material-build-nuclear-powered-submarines-threaten-attack-us-bases-europe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tehran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has warned that Iran will not surrender its enriched uranium and will retaliate against any US attack emanating from Europe. Speaking to Al Mayadeen TV, Rezaei stated that Iran will not allow a \"single speck\" of enriched uranium to leave the country, as it is needed for the development of nuclear-powered submarines. The remarks came in response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling Iran's terms for a political settlement \"absurd.\" Rezaei also threatened to strike US military bases in Europe if attacked, potentially targeting islands beyond the reach of current missiles, including the US base in Diego Garcia. The US and Iran remain far apart on issues such as nuclear enrichment, sanctions relief, and control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite the recent deescalation in rhetoric following the Republican Party's defeat in the US midterm elections.",
  "summary": "Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium, threatens to strike US bases in Europe if attacked Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 16:40 Security chief Mohsen Rezaei warns Tehran will reciprocate against any US attack emanating from Europe Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei attends consultations with members of the Mecca Joint Defence in Tehran, Iran, on…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Iran threatens US military bases in Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/iran-threatens-us-military-bases-in-europe",
        "published": "2026-11-11T15:01:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Tehran will strike US bases in Europe if used to attack Iran, security chief says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/tehran-will-strike-us-bases-in-europe-if-used-to-attack-iran-security",
        "published": "2026-11-11T16:45:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Iran says it will target U.S. bases in Europe if American jets use them to launch strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/iran-says-it-will-target-u-s-bases-in-europe-if-american-jets-use",
        "published": "2026-11-11T17:13:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran to use enriched uranium for nuclear submarines, says official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/iran-to-use-enriched-uranium-for-nuclear-submarines-says-official",
        "published": "2026-11-11T17:41:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump vows 'total victory' over Iran, claims Tehran will need 25 years to recover from US strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-vows-total-victory-over-iran-claims-tehran-will-need-25-years",
        "published": "2026-11-11T17:56:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}