UK Dismisses Claims of Iranian Missile Threat to London
Housing Secretary Steve Reed states there is no evidence supporting Israel's assertion that Iran possesses missiles capable of reaching the UK.
UK Housing Secretary Steve Reed has stated that there is no evidence to support Israel's claim that Iran possesses long-range missiles capable of reaching London. Reed emphasized that there is "no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK—or even could if they wanted to."
This statement follows reports that Iran targeted the joint US-UK military base on the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, approximately 3,800 kilometers from Iran. Reed declined to provide details on how close the missiles came to British territory, citing the inability to share "operational details."
Reed assured that the UK is fully capable of protecting the country and its assets, both domestically and internationally. He reiterated that there is "no assessment to substantiate" the claims regarding Iran's missile capabilities.