"Steve Reed stated, 'There is no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK or [that they] even could if they wanted to.' He emphasized that the UK will take appropriate collective defensive action to keep its nationals and interests safe."
"'I'm not aware of any assessment at all that they are even trying to target Europe, let alone that they could if they tried,' Reed added, reinforcing the UK's military capability to defend against potential threats."
"'Whatever people might say, the UK is not going to be dragged into this war,' Reed asserted, highlighting the government's commitment to seeking de-escalation in the region."
Iran's missile capabilities were questioned after two missiles were aimed at the UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia. One missile failed, and another was intercepted. A cabinet minister stated there is no evidence Iran is targeting the UK or Europe. The UK government is focused on de-escalation and has allowed the use of British bases for strikes on Iranian sites. The UK maintains military readiness to defend its interests and nationals against potential threats from Iran.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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