Iran says it is developing nuclear-powered ships and submarines, and warns that if attacked, it will strike U.S. military bases in more distant regions.
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Rezaei stated that Iran is developing nuclear-powered ships and submarines, and said that if the United States attacks Iran, it will strike U.S. military bases in more distant regions.
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Iran: Developing nuclear submarines; would strike U.S. bases farther afield if attacked
BlockBeats reports, November 11, Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: We are developing nuclear-powered ships and submarines, so we need to possess enriched materials. If the United States attacks Iran, we will not only strike nearby U.S. bases but also target distant U.S. bases in far-off regions that we have not yet attacked.
Original article link https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/376820
Key points
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BlockBeats reports that on November 11, Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran is developing nuclear-powered ships and submarines.
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Rezaei stated that Iran needs to possess enriched material.
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Rezaei stated that if the United States attacks Iran, Iran will strike nearby and distant U.S. military bases that have not been targeted before.
AI-assisted interpretation
The following is analysis, separate from reported facts. Verify important claims independently.
This is a report on statements made by Iranian officials: Rezaei discussed the development of nuclear-powered ships and submarines and issued a conditional threat to strike U.S. military bases if the United States attacks Iran. The report does not state that an attack has already taken place.
Why it matters to readers
Such conditional military statements may raise concerns about the regional security situation; the material provides no evidence of military action or actual market impact.
This is geopolitical risk information; it does not indicate that a conflict has occurred, nor can specific subsequent actions be determined based on it.
Risks and unknowns
The material comes from a single media bulletin and cannot be independently verified to confirm the exact wording or whether the policy has been implemented.
The material does not provide specific information on nuclear-powered ship and submarine projects.
It is unclear whether Iranian officials have confirmed the statement, or whether the United States or relevant countries have responded.
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