Iran has issued a stern warning that it is prepared to strike American military installations as far away as Europe if the United States uses them to launch attacks against Iranian territory. The statement marks a significant escalation in rhetoric as Tehran outlines its conditions for regional stability and the reopening of critical maritime routes.
Threat to distant installations
Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that the Islamic Republic would not limit its retaliation to nearby facilities. Speaking to the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen television channel, Rezaei warned that if the US makes the "mistake" of attacking Iran, the response will encompass both local and distant American assets.
He specifically noted that any base from which US aircraft take off to conduct operations against Iran would be considered a legitimate target. This designation would extend to US military bases in Europe, which have traditionally been outside the immediate zone of regional skirmishes. Rezaei further claimed that the current US and Israeli leadership lack the political capacity to sustain even a short-term conflict.
Conditions for maritime stability
Parallel to the military threats, Iranian officials have linked the security of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global oil chokepoint—to a specific political framework. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s parliament, told Al Jazeera that the waterway would not return to its pre-war status until Tehran’s seven-point proposal is addressed.
These conditions include the lifting of US-led sanctions and blockades, the payment of reparations, and an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Rezaei emphasized that ending the conflict on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, is the primary goal of Iranian diplomacy. He also dismissed reports of ongoing talks in Qatar as "lies" intended to manipulate oil markets and ease economic pressure on the West.
Nuclear and regional stance
Regarding its nuclear program, Tehran maintains that it is not discussing the matter with mediators. Rezaei claimed that Iran is determined to retain its enriched material for the development of nuclear-powered submarines and ships.
On the ground, Iranian officials claim that Israeli forces are maintaining a significant distance from Hezbollah and Hamas lines. While the US has reportedly sent responses to Iranian conditions, Rezaei described these communications as ambiguous and deceptive, stating that Tehran is still waiting for a frank and clear reply to its demands.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Iran ne dhamki di hai ke agar America ne us par hamla kiya, to woh Europe mein mojood American fauji addon ko bhi nishana banayega. Iran ka kehna hai ke jab tak un par lagayi gayi pabandiyan khatam nahi hoti, woh samundari rasta (Strait of Hormuz) pehle ki tarah nahi kholenge. Yeh sab halaat tel ki qimton aur ilaqayi aman par asar daal sakte hain.
