UK officials say no evidence of Iran planning or capable of attacking Europe
Xinhua News Agency, London, March 22 (Reporter Zheng Bofei) - British Housing Minister Steve Reed said in an interview with the BBC on the 22nd that he has not seen any assessments indicating that Iran is attempting to attack Europe or has the capability to do so.
Reed also stated that the UK has deployed necessary defensive measures to ensure its own security. He added that the UK will not be dragged into this war but will protect its interests in the Middle East.
Previously, the Israel Defense Forces posted on social media that Iran's missiles are capable of reaching "London, Paris, or Berlin."
According to a statement released by the British government on the 20th, the UK has allowed the United States to use its military bases to weaken Iran's missile bases and related strike capabilities.
UK officials stated there is no evidence that Iran is planning or capable of attacking Europe. On March 22, 2023, the UK government confirmed it has implemented necessary defensive measures and will protect its interests in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Israel's military claims that Iran's missiles can reach London, Paris, or Berlin.
- UK officials see no evidence of Iran planning attacks on Europe.
- UK has deployed defensive measures for its security.
- Israel claims Iran's missiles can reach major European cities.
- UK allows US military access to weaken Iran's missile capabilities.