UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases
Summary
The UK government said it is prepared to protect itself after Iran warned that bases used by the US could be attacked. Iran’s military accused the UK of supporting US operations and threatened its bases, while President Donald Trump considered a large strike against Iran amid ongoing tensions.Key Facts
- The UK allows the US to launch defensive operations from British bases but does not support offensive attacks.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said any base used against Iran is a legitimate target.
- The IRGC claimed US bombing missions came from RAF Fairford in England.
- The UK government stated its armed forces are ready to defend the country using advanced air and missile defenses.
- Iran has fired missiles at UK bases, including Diego Garcia and Akrotiri, with some attacks being intercepted or partially failing.
- Iran has targeted US bases in the Gulf, killing some US service members.
- President Donald Trump said Iran would “pay a big price” and is considering a large military strike.
- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers amid rising tensions and high oil prices.
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