Iran warns of retaliation in Europe if US strikes again

Iran has threatened retaliatory strikes beyond the Gulf region if the United States launches a new attack, following American airstrikes on Monday. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Tuesday that Iran has expanded its target database, warning that American facilities, equipment, personnel, and interests worldwide could face retaliation. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has set a military strategy "without geographical restrictions," and Tehran would find "a new battlefield" if attacked again. The regime-aligned newspaper "Hamshari" speculated about potential strikes on US bases in Europe, including Ramstein, Spangdahlem, and Stuttgart in Germany. Tehran largely left Monday's US strikes on Qeshm Island unanswered, with Washington calling them limited "defensive" actions to deter Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reported a US fighter jet fired in "self-defense" after Revolutionary Guard forces shot at it, while Iran claimed to have downed two US reconnaissance drones and an MQ-9 drone. Ghalibaf said Iran's forces are on high alert and the "ball" for diplomacy lies with America, referencing a letter from Vice President J.D. Vance to Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei. Iran's foreign ministry said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within two days if US conditions are met, and Qatar reported both sides are reviewing a bridging proposal. President Donald Trump told Axios he is in "no hurry" to decide on new combat operations.