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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

UK defence and alliances ‘keep UK safe’ insists minister after warning over threat of Iranian missiles

The UK has defence systems in place to keep safe from “any kind of attacks”, the defence secretary told the Commons after concerns were raised over the threat of long-range Iranian missiles.

John Healey said the government has the resources and alliances to protect Britain. It comes after Israel’s military warned that Iran’s intermediate-range ballistic missiles could potentially reach London, Paris or Berlin.

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