Iran Fires Khyber Missiles At Israel For First Time; Damage Reported In Several Areas
'Europe Too Not Safe': Iran's CHILLING Warning To European Nations After US Bombs Tehran
Iranian official Esmail Baghei issued a stark warning to Europe, claiming that the so-called crimes of the Zionist regime would not remain confined to the Middle East. He argued that countries currently supporting Israel will eventually face the same threats, as the regime expands its reach. Baghei insisted that what seems like an exaggeration now will be proven true by history, warning that by the time Europe realizes the danger, it may already be too late. His remarks reflect Iran's broader message that unchecked Israeli actions pose a global threat beyond West Asia.#esmailbaghei #Iran #Israel #war #khamenei #netanyahu
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