Iran is reportedly contemplating strikes against U.S. military installations in Europe if President Trump escalates the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to sources close to the Iranian government. The targets under consideration include Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria, which recently began hosting U.S. refueling aircraft, and the British Royal Air Force base in Cyprus, which was previously targeted by a drone.
These potential actions are part of Iran's strategy to retaliate beyond its immediate region if it perceives an escalation from the United States. "Should the U.S. go too far, Iran will defend itself at any price, go beyond the region and hit Europe, too," one individual close to the regime stated, according to the report.
In addition to air bases, Iran's military is also reportedly considering sabotage of underwater fiber-optic cables in Europe. This comes amid heightened tensions following the expiration of a 60-day cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides reportedly unwilling to resume peace negotiations.
Iran has previously demonstrated a willingness to strike targets far from its borders, though with mixed success. In late February, following U.S.-Israeli bombings, Tehran launched missiles toward the U.S.-UK joint military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a distance of approximately 2,500 miles, but none reached the target. However, Iran did successfully strike the UK's air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, situated roughly 1,000 miles away.
Tehran has issued warnings to the United Kingdom, urging it to prevent the U.S. military from utilizing its air bases. The regime has stated that "Any base that is used to launch an attack on Iranian territory will be considered a legitimate target."