Iran fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia – one of which failed and fell brief, whereas the opposite was intercepted, Reed stated.
The intercepted missile disappeared after a US destroyer fired missiles at it, in accordance with the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the strikes, citing US officers.
After information of the tried assault emerged, the IDF stated on Saturday that it had revealed final 12 months that Tehran had meant to develop missiles capable of reaching Europe, Asia and Africa.
It added: “We have been saying it: The Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat. Now, with missiles that can reach London, Paris or Berlin.”
Asked whether or not this was true, Reed insisted that there was “no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK or even could, if they wanted to”.
“We are perfectly capable of protecting this country and keeping this country safe, whether it’s here at home, or whether it’s our assets and nationals across the region,” he advised Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
Pressed once more concerning the IDF’s feedback, he stated: “There is no assessment to substantiate what’s being said.”
Even if Iran have been capable of launch strikes at such a variety, the British armed forces would be capable to defend the UK, he stated.
