Iran threatens bases in Europe: "Wherever American planes take off, we will consider that a threat"

Iran's Supreme National Security Council leader Mohsen Rezaei has threatened to target U.S. military bases in Europe if the U.S. conducts further attacks. He stated that any American aircraft taking off would be considered a threat. Rezaei did not specify which bases might be targeted, but noted that U.S. military aircraft were recently moved from a British base due to Iranian threats. He also mentioned a conversation with Vladimir Putin, who conveyed to the U.S. that Iran is not a regime that can be overthrown.

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