London: The United Kingdom has dismissed Israel’s recent assertions that Iranian missiles are capable of striking London.
Britain’s Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC that there is “no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK,” downplaying the threat posed by Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Reed’s statement comes after an Iranian missile strike targeted the Diego Garcia airbase, a joint US-UK military facility located nearly 4,000 kilometers from Iran.
The attack led Israel to claim that Iran possesses missiles capable of reaching European capitals, a move analysts say may be intended to involve European powers in a broader US-Israel conflict.
Experts emphasize that while Iran’s missile capabilities are evolving, there is currently no verified evidence suggesting that the UK or other European nations are immediate targets.
The remarks underscore London’s cautious approach amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.