UK sees no evidence of Iran targeting Britain, says PM Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Monday that there is “no assessment” indicating that Iran is targeting the UK, despite recent military changes in the area. While speaking to the media, Starmer reassured that the government regularly checks for potential threats, and current intelligence shows that the UK is not at risk. His comments came after the Israeli army reported on Saturday that Iran has developed “missiles that can reach London, Paris, or Berlin.” To reach London, an Iranian missile would need to cover approximately 2,700 miles. This claim was shared on the social media platform X, following reports that Iran had attempted to launch ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia US-UK military base, located around 2,350 miles (3,782 kilometers) from Iran's southern coast. When asked if the UK was within the range of Iranian missiles after the failed attack, Starmer responded that the government conducts assessments “all the time to keep us safe, and there’s no assessment that we’re being targeted in that way at all.” He also highlighted the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East, stressing the need to protect British interests and lives “without getting dragged into the war.” The Prime Minister announced that an emergency Cobra meeting would be held to discuss the broader effects of the conflict, especially on household finances. Cobra meetings involve senior ministers and officials working together to respond to significant crises. Starmer noted that “most people” are worried about both the conflict itself and its potential impact on their families.