Prime Minister Keir Starmer was grilled by senior MPs over the UK's lack of preparedness for the Middle East conflict, with accusations of 'complacency' on defence spending and readiness.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms HMS Dragon's arrival in the eastern Mediterranean, nearly three weeks after its deployment was announced, amid heightened tensions with Iran.
The Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean to bolster Cyprus's defence, over three weeks after an Iranian drone struck RAF Akrotiri, amid criticism of UK preparedness.
A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo in Colombia's southern Amazon region. The aircraft was reportedly carrying 110 soldiers.
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Defence Secretary John Healey confirms two Iranian missiles launched at the UK-US base in the Chagos Islands fell short, while warning Iran remains a global threat.
Donald Trump's sudden de-escalation in the Iran conflict offers Tehran an off-ramp they are unlikely to take, potentially serving as a tactical pause for further US military preparation.
The UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for Cyprus after a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri, with Cyprus Airways cancelling flights to high-risk destinations.
New analysis reveals Iran's ballistic missiles can reach over 50 countries including parts of the UK, following a failed attack on a British-American base 4,000km away.
President Macron's display of France's fully independent nuclear deterrent has ignited a debate in Britain about the reliance on American weapons for its own nuclear arsenal.
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Iran has developed long-range missiles capable of reaching London and other European capitals, Israeli intelligence warns, raising urgent security concerns for the UK.
Military analysts reveal Britain lacks adequate ballistic missile defence systems against potential Iranian strikes, though NATO partnerships provide crucial protection layers.
The top US Central Command leader states military operations against Iran are progressing as planned, while Israel launches wide-scale strikes and regional tensions escalate with missile attacks across the Gulf.
An Iranian ballistic missile was intercepted in space by Israel's Arrow 3 system, creating a vivid light display. The attack caused damage but no injuries, while tensions escalate between the nations.
Conservative criticism mounts as Labour faces allegations of concealing an Iranian missile strike on British territory in the Chagos Islands, highlighting national security failures.
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Iran's long-range missile launch towards Diego Garcia exposes UK vulnerabilities, but government reassurances are misleading and inadequate, risking national security.
Labour Minister Steve Reed confirms HMS Dragon is 'on its way' but provides no location details, as Cyprus relies on French, Italian and Greek naval support following the RAF Akrotiri strike.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed insists UK defences are robust against Iran's missile capabilities, while avoiding comment on Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum amid escalating tensions.
Military experts claim the UK lacks adequate defences against ballistic missiles from Iran, despite MoD assurances of safety. Concerns focus on limited naval systems and strategic gaps.
The UK government navigates complex dilemmas amid Iranian missile threats, economic pressures from the Strait of Hormuz closure, and public resilience, while maintaining its pledge to avoid direct war involvement.
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The UK government maintains that Britain is protected from Iranian missile threats, despite Israeli warnings of long-range capabilities. Tensions escalate with US ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel warns Iran has missiles capable of hitting London, Paris, and Berlin, with the UK receiving just 20 minutes of warning. Experts question defence readiness.
The UK government has clarified that British military bases will not be used for offensive strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, following Donald Trump's threat to 'obliterate' power plants. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorised only defensive
Communities Secretary Steve Reed states Iran is not believed to have the intent or ability to strike the UK, following missile attacks on a UK-US base in the Indian Ocean.
A new ANU study reveals nearly 50% of Australians believe a foreign military will attack within five years, with national security anxiety sharply rising among young adults.
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John Dockerty, father of Major Christopher Dockerty killed in the 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash, has died aged 96. Campaigners say he spent 32 years fighting for answers about the tragedy that claimed 29 lives.
Democratic lawmakers express grave concern after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's 'no quarter, no mercy' comments on Iran conflict, citing potential Geneva Convention violations.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finnish women are increasingly seeking firearms training and survival skills, with organisations reporting surging demand as they prepare to defend their homeland.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed insists the government is 'perfectly capable' of defending Britain, downplaying concerns after Iran's long-range missile test on Diego Garcia.
Israeli military warns Iran's long-range missiles can now reach London, Paris, and Berlin following attack on UK-US base. UK government insists defenses are adequate.
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Housing Secretary Steve Reed states UK defences are robust against Iran, refuses to detail missile proximity to Diego Garcia base, and avoids endorsing Trump's Hormuz ultimatum.
