London responds to Tehran's threats: British Army ready to defend the country 24/7
The British government spokesperson responded to threats from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, stating: "Our armed forces are ready to defend Britain against any type of attack. Britain is ready 24/7 to defend itself, in close…
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The UK government has publicly declared its armed forces are on constant alert after Iran threatened to strike British bases used by the US military. Tehran specifically named RAF Fairford as a launch point for recent American attacks, calling any such base a legitimate target. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in direct threats between London and Tehran, with NATO involvement now explicitly invoked by the British side.