"UK on High Alert: Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens British Bases Over US Military Presence. In a dramatic escalation of the Middle East crisis, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that a US military base in south-west England was used to launch bombing missions against Iranian targets, declaring it a 'legitimate target' for retaliation. The UK government has responded by stating its readiness to defend itself, amid concerns that the situation could spiral out of control. The controversy centers on the UK's hosting of US military operations from British bases, which Iran sees as a provocation. Will this latest threat lead to a major confrontation between the two nations, or can diplomatic efforts prevent a catastrophic escalation?"
IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesThe government has said the UK is “ready to defend itself” after Iran’s military warned that any bases being used by the US were “legitimate targets”.The UK has allowed the US to launch “defensive” operations from British bases hosting American planes since the start of its war on Iran but has refused to help in offensive operations. Continue reading...
