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Iran Considers Strikes on US Military Targets in Europe Amid Hormuz Standoff

Iran is reportedly considering attacks on US military targets in Europe, including in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if the US escalates tensions. This development comes as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect international trade.

19 Aug, 04:00 — 19 Aug, 06:52
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FTVery High3h ago

Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say

Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable

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cnbcMostly Factual26m ago

Iran reportedly weighs attacks on European military targets as UAE severs trade with Tehran

Washington and Tehran are considering next steps after negotiations fell apart, while the UAE has suspended trade with Iran.

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cyprus-mail2h ago

Shipping through Strait of Hormuz slows amid reopening uncertainty

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening from a blockade during the Iran war. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, Kpler data showed by 0258 GMT, down from nine a day earlier […]

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Daily NationMostly Factual1h ago

Trump contradicts aides as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping, Iran denies this.

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

FT: Iran considers strikes on U.S. targets in Europe, with Cyprus and Bulgaria in the “Crosshairs”

Tehran has even considered attacks on undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz — “If the U.S. goes too far, the war could reach Europe,” says a source close to the regime The post FT: Iran considers strikes on U.S. targets in Europe, with Cyprus and Bulgaria in the “Crosshairs” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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