UK Stands Ready to Defend Itself Against Iranian Threats

The UK government has stated that it is ready to defend itself 24/7 against Iranian threats. Iran views US bases used by the US as 'legitimate targets'. The UK had given permission for US operations in the region. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the UK is a 'partner in crime' with the US, while the military wing of the Revolutionary Guard Corps said any country supporting the US militarily would be 'responsible for the consequences'. The UK government said, 'Our Armed Forces are ready to protect the UK from any attack, whether from our own territory or from abroad. The UK is ready to defend itself 24 hours a day.'