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Experts Debate Iranian Missile Threat to UK Amid Uncertainty

3/23/2026

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Laura, Paddy, and Henry discuss whether Iranian missiles could strike the United Kingdom, prompted by Israeli Defence Force claims.
The discussion follows an unsuccessful missile strike on the UK-US Diego Garcia base.
Sir Richard Shirreff, the former North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commander, says the claim is serious.
Cabinet minister Steve Reed says there is "no assessment to substantiate" the claim.
A government advisor proposes profit caps on energy companies.

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Laura, Paddy, and Henry discuss whether Iranian missiles could strike the United Kingdom, prompted by Israeli Defence Force claims.
The discussion follows an unsuccessful missile strike on the UK-US Diego Garcia base.
Sir Richard Shirreff, the former North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commander, says the claim is serious.
Cabinet minister Steve Reed says there is "no assessment to substantiate" the claim.
A government advisor proposes profit caps on energy companies.