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UK Military Ready to Defend Against Iranian Threats Amid Middle East Tensions
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
The UK declared its military readiness to defend against Iranian threats after the IRGC warned countries aiding US strikes from British bases. This escalation follows US airstrikes on Iran and marks Iran's first direct threat to a European nation amid rising Middle East tensions. Israel and the US also report heightened security measures and Iranian attacks on their forces.
- 01UK military declares readiness to defend against potential Iranian attacks.
- 02Iran's IRGC warns any country aiding US strikes, including the UK, is a legitimate target.
- 03US bombers recently launched from British bases to attack Iranian targets for the first time in months.
- 04Iran's threats now extend beyond Israel and the US to include European countries like the UK.
- 05Israel prepares for possible Iranian aggression and foils an Iranian terrorist infiltration attempt.
- 06US confirms Iranian attacks on bases in Jordan and Iraq causing casualties.
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