Iranian missiles could potentially reach most of Europe
Iran is theoretically capable of striking nearly all European countries with ballistic missiles, with the exception of Portugal.
This conclusion was reached by analysts at Defense Express in an article published on March 21.
The assessment was based on Iran’s attempt to attack the Diego Garcia naval base with a medium-range missile capable of traveling approximately 4,000 km.
According to the publication, the missile in question is the Khorramshahr-4. It is equipped with a warhead containing 20 submunitions that disperse within a radius of up to eight kilometers.
This type of missile belongs to the category of intermediate-range ballistic missiles with a potential range of 3,000 to 5,500 km. According to analysts, this is precisely what allows Iran to cover most of the European continent. At the same time, Portugal, a significant portion of the United Kingdom, Spain, and certain regions of France may currently remain out of range.
The article also notes that Iran’s previous statements about limiting missile ranges to 2,000 km are not true.
At the same time, analysts emphasize that the scenario of massive strikes on Europe remains a matter of debate. In particular, none of the missiles used during the attack on the Diego Garcia base reached their target.
Earlier, Tehran also threatened possible strikes against European countries if they supported the U.S. and Israel.
As a reminder, Tehran began allowing commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only for a fee.
In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the start of consultations with key partners on establishing a UN mechanism to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Recall that war in the Middle East threatens global food security, according to Al Jazeera.
Donald Trump stated that after the “demise” of the Iranian regime, control of the Strait of Hormuz should be assumed by American allies. He criticizes Europe for its unwillingness to send ships to escort tankers. The U.S. is prepared to leave patrol duties to its allies if Iran falls.
