Rezaei Warns Iran Would Strike Distant U.S. Bases

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Iran would strike distant U.S. military bases, including in Europe, if American aircraft used them to attack Iran. His remarks were made in an interview with the Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen and carried by Iranian outlets on Wednesday, November 11.

Rezaei said any renewed U.S. attack would prompt retaliation against bases beyond those nearer Iran. He also warned that Iran might target islands its adversaries believe are beyond the reach of Iranian missiles. The statements describe Rezaei’s stated position; they do not establish that Iran has carried out or is preparing such strikes.

He said Iran would not send enriched nuclear material abroad and that the stock would remain in the country. Rezaei also denied that negotiations with the United States were under way and said ending the conflict on all fronts in West Asia, particularly in Lebanon, was among Tehran’s conditions. These were statements in the interview, not an announced agreement.

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