Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Wednesday that European soldiers in the Middle East “could be in danger” after France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday triggered the dispute resolution mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could potentially lead to the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Tehran.
“Today, the American soldier is in danger, tomorrow the European soldier could be in danger,” said Rouhani according to an AP report.
Rouhani’s comments came during a televised Cabinet meeting, and mark the first time he has made a direct threat against Europe, according to the report.
Also on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addressed the unrest in Iran following the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet last week, killing 176 people.
