Military experts have assessed the concern that Iran’s attacks in the Middle East could potentially extend to Europe, including the possibility of missile strikes reaching the UK. NATO air defenses were utilized to intercept Iranian missiles over Turkey’s Gaziantep as Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new leader, continued the offensive, emphasizing their resolve to retaliate in kind.
In response to US-Israeli actions, Iran has launched attacks on various Middle Eastern nations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Qatar, and Oman. This escalation has prompted scrutiny on Iran’s missile capabilities and the potential threat of nuclear armament under the new leadership.
Despite claims by Donald Trump suggesting Iran’s imminent nuclear status, security expert Professor Anthony Glees refuted these assertions, citing the lack of evidence supporting such claims. He emphasized that current intelligence does not indicate a direct nuclear threat from Iran towards the USA or Northern Europe.
The ongoing conflict has shifted towards an economic battle, with Iran leveraging oil prices as a strategic tool to sow chaos in Western economies. Economists warn of potential global fuel crises leading to inflation spikes, with oil prices already reaching $120 per barrel.
Historian Mark Felton explained in a recent video that Iran’s space rockets, like the Simorgh and Safir, could potentially reach London with extensive modifications. However, he highlighted the technical challenges of converting these rockets into intercontinental missiles, indicating that Iran lacks the necessary systems for precision strikes on distant targets.