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UK Minister: Iran Unlikely to Bomb Britain
First article: 22 mar. 2026, 12:42
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Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 13:11
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A UK minister has stated that the UK government does not believe Iran currently possesses the capability or the intent to launch a bombing attack on British soil. This assessment provides a degree of reassurance amidst heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran and other nations. The minister's statement suggests that while Iran may pose other types of threats, a direct bombing campaign against the UK is not considered a credible scenario at this time.Articles about this topic
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Iran not believed to have capability or intent to bomb Britain, says UK minister
Steve Reed says ‘UK is not going to be dragged into this war’ after Israeli warnings that Iranian missiles could hit EuropeMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran is not believed to have the capability or intent to hit the UK with its missiles, a cabinet minister has said, after Tehran aimed two at the UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.One missile failed to reach the island, while another was shot down by a US warship, according to reports. It was the longest-range attack ye
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No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.
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