British armed forces have been placed on heightened readiness after Iran warned that any foreign military base used to launch attacks against its territory, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, would be considered a legitimate target.
The warning followed reports that a US B-1 bomber flew from the base to strike targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham having authorised the use of British facilities for what were described as “defensive” US operations.
The UK Government responded by reaffirming that its military is fully prepared to defend the country and its allies, while additional Western fighter aircraft and support assets have been deployed to the region as President Donald Trump signalled further military action against Iran.
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You are complicit in a war of aggression, which under international law, makes you a legitimate target. Iran is doing what Russia should have done, a long time ago. Nation of real men. Lots of respect.