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Iran says it might hit U.S. military bases in Europe if war grows
New reports suggest Iran is considering attacks on American targets in Europe, while NATO says it is ready to defend its allies.
A digital graphic showing a map of Europe with military markers and the flags of the U.S. and Iran.
By John Doe
Reporting from Iran 
Aug. 19, 2026, 9:49 p.m. - 12 hours ago
There is talk that Iran might try to attack U.S. military bases in Europe. This would only happen if the fighting between the two countries gets worse.
People with knowledge of the situation told the Financial Times that Iran is looking at these sites as potential targets. They say this is a backup plan if Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, decides to push for more conflict.
NATO, which is a group of countries that work together for safety, said they are watching the situation closely. They want everyone to know that they are prepared to protect their members if any attacks happen.
Other news outlets, like Al Jazeera and i24NEWS, also shared that Iranian leaders are weighing their options. So far, the main message from European leaders and NATO is that they are ready for any threats that might come their way.
Right now, this is just a report about what Iran might do. It has not happened, but world leaders are taking the threat seriously because of how tense things have become.
Source: Financial Times
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