Threat of retaliation from Iran: If the USA attacks, we can also hit bases in Europe

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary General Mohsin Rezai said that some American bases in European countries could be targeted in response to a possible US military attack on his country.

Speaking to Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen television, Rizai evaluated the military threats of the Washington administration.

Stating that a new US attack on Iran could turn into a large-scale conflict, Rizai said that such a war would not be short-lived.

Rizai said, "If the Americans attempt any attack, we will not be satisfied with the nearby bases, we will also target the US bases in remote areas." he said.

Drawing attention to Iran's military capacity, Rezai said, "We can target some islands where they think our missiles cannot reach there. We can also target some US military bases in European countries." he said.

Addressing the countries hosting US bases, Rezai said that these countries should not support a possible American attack on Iran.

Rızai also stated that they want to establish a common union that includes cooperation in the fields of economy and security among the countries bordering the Persian Gulf.

The Iranian official said that they were working on nuclear-powered ships and submarines, so they needed enriched uranium.

Rezai's statements came at a time when uncertainty continues regarding the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States.

The Iranian official had previously said that there were no current negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The Tehran administration wants Washington to fulfill the seven previously communicated conditions for the resumption of negotiations with the USA and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump, on the other hand, stated that he saw the possibility of the resumption of large-scale conflicts as low after Qatar's mediation attempts, but did not accept Iran's current ceasefire plan.