Iran's security chief: “If the U.S. attacks, U.S. bases in Europe will be targeted too”

[Financial News] Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaee, secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), warned on the 11th (local time) that Iran could retaliate by striking U.S. military bases in Europe as well if it were attacked.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Secretary-General Rezaee claimed, “If the enemy attempts a new attack on Iran, then even by their own calculations, the war will last no more than four to five days.”
He warned, “If the United States makes the mistake of attacking Kuh Kolang (an underground nuclear facility near the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran, also known as ‘Pickaxe Mountain’), we will target not only nearby U.S. military bases but also all U.S. military bases farther away. Some U.S. military bases in European countries could also be targets.”
He stressed, “We will regard every location from which U.S. military aircraft take off as a threat to us,” adding, “We are making this clear now so they cannot make any excuses later.”
He also touted Iran’s military achievements, claiming, “We successfully seized seven U.S. drones and two submarines.”
On diplomatic and regional security issues, he also touted Iran’s close ties with Russia.
Secretary-General Rezaee recounted, “Russian President Vladimir Putin told me that he had emphasized to the U.S. side that ‘the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a regime that can be overthrown.’”
He also signaled plans for independent security cooperation in the Middle East, adding, “We are firmly determined to establish a coalition of eight countries bordering the Gulf (the Persian Gulf).”


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