Britain claims immunity from Iranian missiles despite lack of defences
Cabinet minister Steven Rudd stated there is no assessment substantiating that Iran could strike London, insisting any ballistic missile fired at British soil would be intercepted. While acknowledging the UK currently lacks specific defence systems for such a scenario and does not require fuel rationing "as it stands," officials maintain Britain remains safe from Iranian attacks following Israel's alarm over long-range testing in Syria on Sunday evening (local time).
Key Points
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1UK Cabinet Minister Steve Reed stated there is no assessment backing claims that Iran has long-range missile capabilities capable of striking London or Europe.
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2Reed insisted any hypothetical Iranian ballistic missile launched at Britain would be intercepted by existing armed forces, though he acknowledged a lack of specific defensive measures for the UK mainland compared to Diego Garcia base defenses.
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Perspectives
The United Kingdom has 'nothing' to stop ballistic missiles if they are ever launched by Iran.
— [Mar 22, 21:46] Independent.co.ukThere is no assessment backing claims that Israel or others say the UK faces a threat from Iranian long-range missile strikes on London and Europe in general. A British cabinet minister stated there was 'no specific assessment' supporting these warnings.
— [Mar 22, 16:45] Independent.co.uk'No evidence that Iran is targeting Britain with missiles', says UK Cabinet Minister Steve Reed who said the government has no data to substantiate Israel's claims about Iranian missile capabilities reaching London or Europe. The minister also stated there was 'no assessment' backing these threats.
— [Mar 22, 15:03] Livemint'No specific evidence that Iran is targeting Britain with missiles', says UK Cabinet Minister Steve Reed who said the government has no data to substantiate Israel's claims about Iranian missile capabilities reaching London or Europe. The minister also stated there was 'no assessment' backing these threats.
— [Mar 22, 15:03] Livemint'No specific evidence that Iran is targeting Britain with missiles', says UK Cabinet Minister Steve Reed who said the government has no data to substantiate Israel's claims about Iranian missile capabilities reaching London or Europe. The minister also stated there was 'no assessment' backing these threats.
— [Mar 22, 15:03] Livemint