Tehran:Iran's deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces issued a stern warning on Wednesday, stating that US military bases and interests are within reach of Iranian missiles and drones. Tehran declared its readiness to target locations beyond the region if renewed attacks occur.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, Amir Kioumars Heydari made these remarks during a televised interview with Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. He emphasized that the confrontation with Washington has developed into a regional war, claiming that all US military bases and interests are now within the reach of Iranian forces.
Heydari elaborated that if aircraft launched from another country's territory were to attack Iran, Tehran could retaliate by striking targets in the country from which the aircraft originated. He mentioned that Iran has prepared a list of potential targets that extends beyond areas involved in previous conflicts, including locations that might be utilized by US or Israeli forces in future confrontations.
Heydari also asserted that Iranian forces had driven US troops out of the Gulf and forced American warships to retreat hundreds of kilometers from Iran's borders. He cautioned that any renewed attack would provoke an immediate and forceful response.
These statements follow a warning by Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, who indicated that Tehran could target US military installations in distant locations, including Europe. Rezaei mentioned the possibility of targeting US military bases in European countries and islands believed to be beyond the range of Iranian missiles.
Tensions between Tehran and Washington have persisted following a US and Israeli offensive against Iran that began on February 28. Ongoing disagreements regarding the implementation of a June 18 memorandum of understanding reached in Islamabad, particularly concerning sanctions, the US naval blockade, and security arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, continue to complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.