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19 Aug 2026, 13:21

The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, August 28, citing two senior officials of the Islamic Republic, that if Donald Trump decides to escalate the war, he will consider targeting military bases in Southeastern Europe. According to the report, a military base in Bulgaria and a NATO military base in Cyprus are among the potential new targets for Iran in the event of heightened conflicts. The Bulgarian parliament approved the use of one of its military bases by the U.S. last month.

The same two unnamed officials stated that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic have separately considered attacking undersea fiber optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz if tensions escalate.
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A NATO official told Anadolu Agency, "NATO is prepared to counter any threat and will always do whatever is necessary to defend all allies." These remarks came after reports indicated that Iran is considering attacking U.S. military targets in Europe if Donald Trump further escalates the war.

This NATO official also referred to the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this year, stating that NATO's air defense intercepted missiles heading towards Turkey on four separate occasions. He regarded this action as a sign of the strength and effectiveness of NATO's deterrent and defensive posture.
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