UK: Our armed forces are ready to defend against Iranian threats

The United Kingdom has confirmed that its armed forces are ready to protect the country from threats, following warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after Britain allowed US bombers to use its bases.

In a statement on Thursday, the British government said, “Our armed forces are ready to safeguard the security of the United Kingdom against any type of attack, whether on our territory or from abroad. Britain is on constant alert to defend itself.”

It added, “This includes adopting a multi-layered approach to air and missile defense, provided by assets of the Royal Navy, the British Army, and the Royal Air Force, equipped with a range of advanced capabilities, in close cooperation with our NATO allies.”

The statement emphasized that the United Kingdom remains committed to defending its people, interests, and allies in accordance with international law, stressing that this approach aims to avoid drawing the country into a wider conflict.

On Wednesday, the government announced pre-arranged agreements with the United States, which will allow the US to use British bases for defensive operations aimed at undermining Iran’s missile capabilities in the region, including countering attacks against ships in the Strait of Hormuz.