Iranian lawmakers have threatened to launch missile strikes against European countries that host US military bases, in response to potential US attacks on Iran.
What happened
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of the Iranian parliament's security committee, stated that Iran would fire missiles at any European base used against it, including those in Italy and Germany. He warned that if the US uses its bases in Europe to attack Iran, Iran's missiles will be fired towards Europe.
Ardestani also mentioned that Iran would target the "material and non-material assets" of countries that assist the US. Additionally, the IRGC issued a statement pledging an "immediate, effective response without geographical limits" to any level and type of threat.
A banner was hung outside the German embassy in Tehran with a quote from the secretary of Iran's National Security Council, stating that "Europe will pay the price for supporting Israel". Iran has also warned Germany that its military assets across the region would be treated as "legitimate defensive targets" if Berlin enters open military confrontation with Iran.
