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Report Says Iran May Retaliate Against European Military Targets If US Escalates War
2026-08-19 14:25:33 The Financial Times of the UK, citing people close to the Iranian regime, reported that if the US escalates the war, Iran has considered attacking US military targets in Europe, including a Bulgarian air force base that was opened for use by US refueling aircraft only last month. Cyprus is also viewed as a potential target. Iran's military is also reportedly studying attacks on undersea fiber-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz should the war escalate. These threats reflect a growing belief among insiders within the Iranian regime that another outbreak of war is only a matter of time. Sources said Iran's retaliation would depend on US actions, and if the US attacks Iran's infrastructure facilities, Iran would further widen the conflict. International oil prices continued to rise today (19th). Brent oil futures rose about 0.8% to USD91.73, while New York oil futures gained about 0.8% to USD85.7. Hong Kong's "three oil giants" advanced against the broader market trend, with PETROCHINA (00857.HK) rising 1.78%, CNOOC (00883.HK) gaining 0.49%, and SINOPEC CORP (00386.HK) climbing 0.81%. (mn/u)~ AASTOCKS Financial News Website: www.aastocks.com This article was automatically translated by AI, the Chinese version should be considered the authoritative version. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation. | |