GeopoliticsMedium•12 November 2026•
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Iran Threatens US Bases in Europe and Sets Conditions for Strait of Hormuz
Key Facts
1Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran could target US military bases in Europe if they are used to launch attacks against Tehran.
2Tehran confirmed it will not allow any enriched uranium to leave the country, planning to use it for nuclear-powered submarines.
3Iran linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to Washington meeting seven specific conditions.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran could target US military bases in Europe if they are used to launch attacks against Tehran. ZeroHedge reported that Rezaei also confirmed Iran will not allow any enriched uranium to leave the country, with plans to utilize the stockpile for nuclear-powered submarines.
Iran linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to Washington meeting seven specific conditions, intensifying rhetoric around critical maritime chokepoints. These developments contribute to heightened geopolitical risk premiums as Tehran maintains its stance on nuclear assets and regional deterrents.