As Trump gets 'less confident' about deal, Iran threatens US bases in region
The US has maintained military bases across the Middle East for decades, with the largest—by personnel count—being Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Iran on Wednesday threatened to strike US bases in the region in the event the US-Iran nuclear talks fail or a conflict emerges, as US President Donald Trump appeared to be less optimistic about a potential agreement with Tehran over its nuclear program ahead of planned negotiations this weekend.
What happened: Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session on Wednesday, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said some officials from the opposing side are warning of a potential conflict if no agreement is reached.
“In case of any conflict, the US will have no choice but to leave the region, as all of its bases are within our reach and we will not hesitate to target all of them in their host countries,” Nasirzadeh said.
The hawkish defense minister also mentioned that Iran had “successfully” conducted a test of a missile carrying a two-ton warhead last week, hailing his country’s defense capabilities.
