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Israel Warns Germany of Possible Iranian-Backed Attacks on U.S. Bases in Europe
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Israeli Warning to Germany Over Threats to U.S. Facilities
Israel alerted German authorities that the risk of attacks against U.S. military installations on German soil, notably Ramstein Air Base and Spangdahlem Air Base, has risen. The warning was reported by *The New York Times*, which cited a senior U.S. official describing intelligence received in mid-September that indicated the possibility of Iranian-backed strikes on U.S. sites in Europe, including RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. The assessment also mentioned the potential use of drones but did not specify a time or target.
Context of Iranian-Backed Threats
On September 23, media outlets linked to Iran published comments from a former senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official who explicitly named Ramstein Air Base as a U.S. facility involved in the conflict with Iran. The same period saw heightened rhetoric surrounding a purported attempt to crash a Flydubai aircraft en route to Israel, which Israeli officials described as an Islamist-radicalized plot whose sponsors remain under investigation.
Official Statements from Israel and the United States
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told *The Daily Mail* that Israeli intelligence had been shared with British security services, helping to prevent a deadly Iranian-backed attack on RAF Fairford. He argued that without Israel’s assistance, the strike “would probably have gone ahead” and could have caused significant British casualties. Netanyahu also criticized the British government, accusing it of “behaving like a rogue state” and appeasing an “Islamist-leftist alliance.” The senior U.S. official, as reported by *The New York Times*, emphasized the heightened threat level to the German bases but did not provide a concrete timeline for any potential attack.
Potential Implications and Regional Reactions
The Israeli warning underscores growing concerns among NATO allies about Iranian-sponsored operations targeting U.S. and partner facilities in Europe. If the threat materializes, it could prompt heightened security measures at Ramstein, Spangdahlem, and other NATO sites, as well as increased intelligence cooperation among the United States, Israel, and European partners. Netanyahu’s public criticism of the United Kingdom may strain diplomatic ties, while the Iranian-linked remarks about Ramstein highlight the symbolic significance of the base in the broader U.S.–Iran confrontation.