00:03The Iran War could be moving far beyond the Middle East.
00:08A new report claims Iranian military planners are examining potential attacks on U.S. military assets in Europe
00:16if Washington launches another major offensive against Tehran, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and potentially even critical undersea infrastructure.
00:28The allegations reported by the Financial Times come as negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled,
00:36and with the Strait of Hormuz still largely paralyzed, the conflict could be entering a new, dangerous phase.
00:44According to the Financial Times, Iranian forces have assessed potential targets in southeastern Europe.
00:51The report cites two people familiar with the matter who are described as being close to the Iranian regime.
00:57Among the locations reportedly considered are U.S. military assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus.
01:04The development would represent a major expansion of the conflict.
01:08Until now, Iran's military response has largely focused on American targets and infrastructure across the Middle East,
01:16but Iranian commanders have reportedly warned that a new, large-scale U.S. offensive could trigger a much broader response.
01:25Bulgaria is reportedly one of the countries under consideration.
01:29The reason is significant.
01:31Sofia recently approved the use of its Besmir Air Base for U.S. refueling aircraft.
01:37That makes the facility potentially important to American military operations in the region.
01:43Cyprus has also reportedly appeared in Iranian assessments.
01:47The island hosts a British military base, and that facility was struck by a drone in March.
01:53The reported plans allegedly go beyond military bases.
01:57One source told the Financial Times that Iranian forces have also examined the possibility of targeting subsea fiber optic cables
02:06in the Strait of Hormuz.
02:08Those cables are crucial to global communications and data networks.
02:13Any disruption could create consequences far beyond energy markets.
02:18And while Europe watches the latest reports, another major development has emerged in the Gulf.
02:24The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran.
02:32The UAE Foreign Ministry said the measures would remain in place until further notice.
02:38Abu Dhabi cited escalating regional tensions and concerns over threats to regional and international security.
02:45The move marks a sharp deterioration in economic relations between the two countries.
02:51The UAE has already faced intense pressure during the conflict.
02:56It says nearly 3,000 Iranian missiles and drones were directed toward the country after the war began.
03:03So, is the Iran war expanding to Europe?
03:07There is currently no confirmation of an Iranian attack plan against European targets,
03:12but the reported assessments are raising serious concerns.
03:17If Tehran were to strike U.S. military facilities in Bulgaria or Cyprus, the conflict could suddenly acquire a European
03:25dimension.
03:26And with diplomacy stalled, every new military warning carries greater weight.
03:32Washington says it remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
03:37Tehran says it will respond to further aggression.
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