Fears are growing that Iran has the capability to target locations within Europe, with concerns that sleeper cells scattered across the continent could be activated to sow disorder.

Following the approval of devastating air strikes on Iran by Donald Trump and Israeli officials, Tehran’s remaining leadership has been engaging in missile and drone attacks on American allies. The onslaught resulted in the elimination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response, Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones towards Arab states, Israel, and even Cyprus, which houses British air bases. Among Iran’s weaponry is the Khorramshahr 4 missile, known for its range of 1,242 to 1,864 miles and its capacity to carry destructive warheads.

Experts have expressed concerns that these missiles could potentially reach major European cities such as Rome, Copenhagen, Budapest, and Athens. Dr. Sidharth Kaushal, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, highlighted that the Khorramshahr 4 missile bears similarities to those utilized by North Korea.

Despite previous claims by Trump about Iran’s nuclear weapons program being dismantled, there are worries that Iran could develop a weapon of mass destruction if not deterred. Additionally, Shahed suicide drones, with a range of 1,242 miles, pose a threat to parts of Europe, with shorter-range missiles already reaching countries in the Middle East.

Concerns have also been raised about the potential use of sleeper terror cells by Iran to carry out attacks in Europe. These cells typically operate clandestinely within a country until activated to execute terrorist activities.

In light of these developments, Marc Henrichmann, a member of the German parliament’s intelligence committee, cautioned that the impact of the Middle East conflict could extend beyond the region. He emphasized the need for vigilance, stating that Iranian sleeper cells in Europe could be part of Tehran’s retaliatory strategy.

Public sentiment regarding the conflict with Iran in the United States appears divided, with only a quarter of Americans supporting Trump’s decision to launch strikes. A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated that 43% disapproved of the actions, while 29% remained undecided.