Iran declares US-backing bases "legitimate military targets"

Iran has warned that any military bases or logistical hubs supporting US military operations against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be regarded as legitimate military targets by the Iranian Armed Forces.

The warning was issued in a statement by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the central command of the country's Armed Forces, and was reported by the Fars news agency.

By Vafa Guliyeva