Iran has considered potential strikes on US military assets in southeastern Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the conflict, the Financial Times reported, citing people close to the Iranian regime. Bulgaria and Cyprus were reportedly among locations assessed, while Iranian forces have also examined possible attacks on subsea fibre-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has considered striking US military assets in southeastern Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing conflict, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people close to the Iranian regime.
The reported contingency planning marks a potential expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East, with Iranian forces assessing possible targets in countries including Bulgaria and Cyprus.
Bulgaria, Cyprus Among Potential Targets
According to the Financial Times, Iranian forces have assessed possible strikes against US military assets in southeastern Europe. Bulgaria is among the locations reportedly considered, after Sofia approved the use of its Bezmer air base by US refuelling aircraft.
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