Why the UK needs to be wary of Iranian retaliation
March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026
Why the UK needs to be wary of Iranian retaliation
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<p>Last week, Iran tried to target the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia – more than 2,000 miles away in the Indian Ocean.</p><p>That attack failed but it led an Israel military spokesperson to suggest London could be vulnerable to an Iranian ballistic missile strike.</p><p>With Keir Starmer now allowing the use of British air bases for US operations against attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, is Iran capable of direct retaliation against the UK?</p><p>What is the state of Britain’s air defences? And what other means does Tehran have at its disposal to threaten us?</p><p>Niall speaks to Sky’s defence analyst, Professor Michael Clarke.</p><p>Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us: <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p>
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