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Did Iran threaten US military bases?

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Iran has repeatedly threatened to target U.S. military bases and assets in the region if the United States launches an attack or intervenes militarily. Iranian officials warn that American bases, ships, and forces would become legitimate targets in the event of U.S. action.

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Iran warns neighbors it could hit U.S. bases if Washington strikes
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Reuters
5 hours ago
Iran warns neighbors it could hit U.S. bases if Washington strikes

Tehran warned neighbors hosting U.S. troops it would target American bases if Washington strikes, according to a senior Iranian official.

Iranian leaders mobilise supporters as U.S. weighs intervention
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France 24
1 day ago
Iranian leaders mobilise supporters as U.S. weighs intervention

At a pro-government rally, Iran's parliament speaker challenged the U.S., saying all American bases, ships, and forces in the region would be destroyed if the U.S. intervenes.

Iran enforcing nationwide internet blackout amid protests
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CBS News
2 days ago
Iran enforcing nationwide internet blackout amid protests

A senior Iranian official warned that if the US takes military action, Iran will retaliate, making American shipping and the US military legitimate targets.

Trump says Iran 'wants to negotiate' as protests intensify
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump says Iran 'wants to negotiate' as protests intensify

Iran warns it will retaliate if the U.S. takes military action, and a senior Iranian official said American shipping and U.S. military are legitimate targets.

Iran threatens to retaliate against outside intervention
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DW News
2 days ago
Iran threatens to retaliate against outside intervention

Iran's parliament speaker warned on state television that the U.S. military and Israel would be legitimate targets if the U.S. attacks Iran.

Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if U.S. launches an attack
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Africanews
3 days ago
Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if U.S. launches an attack

Iran warns that any U.S. attack will make both the occupied territories and all U.S. military centers, bases, and ships in the region legitimate targets.

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