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An Iranian media outlet has published an analysis identifying several European energy assets, including projects linked to Cyprus, as possible targets if tensions involving Iran continue to escalate.
The report argues that a recent Ukrainian attack on a vessel linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea has altered the strategic picture. It claims that European energy interests could now be viewed by Tehran as legitimate targets because of European support for Ukraine, which the publication describes as acting on behalf of the European Union and NATO.
Cyprus features prominently in the analysis because of its growing role in supplying natural gas to Europe. Among the projects mentioned is the Cronos gas discovery in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone, which is being developed by TotalEnergies and Eni. The field is expected to export gas to European markets through Egypt.
The publication also refers to the proposed EastMed pipeline, designed to transport natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean through Cyprus and Crete to mainland Greece before continuing to Italy.
Several Greek energy facilities are included in the report, including the Revithoussa liquefied natural gas terminal and the floating LNG terminal at Alexandroupoli. According to the analysis, these installations play an important part in supplying southeastern Europe with natural gas.
The article states that energy costs within the European Union have risen since the United States carried out strikes against Iran. It argues that the transport routes and infrastructure supporting Europe's energy supply have become part of Tehran's strategic calculations and suggests that some projects could be considered potential targets.
The report also refers to the Southern Gas Corridor, which carries natural gas from Azerbaijan to Europe through Greece.
No official statement has been issued by the Iranian authorities confirming that any of the infrastructure identified in the report has been designated as an approved military target.
