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'Any base could be target': Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe

'Any base could be target': Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe
**Tensions Rise: Iran Warns Europe of Possible Attacks** As the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Ali Bahreini, has hinted that European countries could be targeted by Iranian forces. This warning comes as the region becomes increasingly volatile. In an interview with Euronews, Bahreini emphasized that Iran's military has vowed to attack any facility or base that is used to attack the country. When asked if this could include sites in Europe, he stated that Iran would take all necessary measures to protect itself, without specifying what this might entail. The warning from Bahreini comes as France faces growing tensions in the region. Last week, a French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's Kurdistan region, and a pro-Iranian group has vowed to target French interests in Iraq and the Middle East. This development has raised concerns about the safety of French troops and interests in the region. In another incident, a drone suspected of being Iranian-made struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, a British military base, two days after the conflict began. Although the attack did not cause significant damage, it highlighted the risks of escalation in the region. Turkey has also been caught in the middle of the conflict, with NATO intercepting two Iranian missiles heading for the US military's Incirlik Air Base in recent days. The base is a critical military outpost for the US in the region. While Bahreini did not directly threaten European countries, his statement has sparked concerns about the potential for further escalation. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: no region, including Europe, can rule out the possibility of being targeted. Nigerians may recall the 1990s, when Iran was involved in a conflict with Iraq under Saddam Hussein, and how this conflict had global implications. With the current tensions in the Middle East, it is essential for countries in the region, including those in Africa, to remain vigilant and prepared for any eventuality.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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