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Britain condemns ‘reckless attacks’ after Iran fires missiles at UK-US base in the Indian Ocean
Britain calls Iran's missile attempt on Diego Garcia reckless amid regional tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz, threatening British interests and allies, the Ministry of Defence said.
- Britain condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after missiles targeted the U.K.-U.S. air base on Diego Garcia, the AP reported.
- Britain had allowed American bombers to use U.K. bases including Diego Garcia, and on Friday the British government said U.S. bombers can use these bases to prevent Iranian attacks while Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi warned that 'parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations' worldwide would not be safe.
- U.K. officials said the attempted strike was unsuccessful and have not provided operational details; it was unclear how close the missiles came to the base about 2,500 miles from Iran.
- The Ministry of Defense said Saturday that Iran's 'lashing out' and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz threaten British interests, while the US paused sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on ships as of Friday, set to end April 19.
- Escalation risks rose after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said attacks against Iran will 'increase significantly' in the coming week as the U.S. deploys three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional Marines, joining more than 50,000 U.S. troops in the region.
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Iran attack on Diego Garcia is a 'threat to British interests,' UK says
The United Kingdom‘s Ministry of Defense called Iran‘s strikes against its military base at Diego Garcia island “reckless,” reaffirming its stance to allow the United States to use its bases in the war. “Iran’s reckless attacks, lashing out across the region and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense said in a statement. The statement comes in direct…
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right6Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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