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Iran reportedly weighs attacks on European military targets as UAE severs trade with Tehran

CNBCAugust 19, 2026

Iran has considered attacking U.S. military targets in Europe if the war escalates, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing two regime insiders. U.S. assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus were weigh…

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