Britain sees no evidence that Iran is targeting Europe with missiles
The Hindu
Britain asserts no evidence of Iran planning missile strikes on Europe, despite Israeli claims of missile capabilities.
British Cabinet Minister Steve Reed said on Sunday (March 22, 2026) that there was no assessment that backed claims Iran is planning to strike Europe with ballistic missiles, or that it even has the capacity to do so.
On Saturday (March 21, 2026), the Israel Defence Forces posted on social media that Iran has missiles “that can reach London, Paris or Berlin”.
“There is no assessment to substantiate what’s being said,” British Housing Secretary Reed told the BBC.
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“I’m not aware of any assessment at all that they are even trying to target Europe, let alone that they could if they tried.”
In a separate interview with Sky News, Mr. Reed said that U.S. President Trump spoke for himself when he threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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