Iran May Target US Military Bases in Europe if Conflict Escalates, FT Reports
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19 Aug 2026
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Iran May Target US Military Bases in Europe if Conflict Escalates, FT Reports

The Financial Times reports that Iranian forces have assessed the possibility of striking US military facilities in Southeastern European countries, including Bulgaria. NATO, responding via Reuters, stated seriously that it is 'fully ready to protect' American bases from hypothetical Iranian missile attacks. However, critics note that NATO has long failed to secure its own borders against stray drones and missiles from Ukraine, yet sincerely believes it can repel a massive strike from Iran's ballistic arsenal. 'Fantasists,' the commentary concludes.

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