Iran Missiles Miss UK Base, UK Stands Firm

0:00On March 23rd, Iran recently fired missiles at the joint U.K. U.S. base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, a key spot for U.S. operations in the middle. East Israel's military quickly warned that Iran is working on missiles with a range of 4,000 kilometers, enough to threaten cities like London. Paris and Berlin, Iran denies those claims. The attack involved two missiles, one shot down by a U.S. warship, the other falling short by about 400 miles. That's a distance similar to London to Frankfurt. While the bases vital for long-range bombers, officials say the strikes didn't cause major damage. U.K. leaders condemned the move as reckless, but stressed. They're not fully on board with U.S. and Israeli actions. Foreign Secretary Avet Cooper called for a quick end to the fighting and OK-limited U.S. use of British bases to defend allies and shipping in the strait of Hormuz. They turned down broader requests earlier to avoid breaking international law.

1:02Communities, Secretary Steve Reed dismissed Israel's warnings, saying there's no sign Iran plans or can hit Europe, let alone Britain. He noted the U.K. won't get pulled into the war, but will protect its interests. Britain relies on NATO's missile defense network, with sites in Poland and Romania ready to track and stop incoming threats. Officials say multiple defenses make a direct strike on London highly unlikely, keeping the focus on regional stability for now.