Iran Threatens RAF Base as Oil Prices Soar Above $100 Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to attack RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base used by US forces. The threat comes after Iran accused Britain of causing 'misfortunes' in the region and creating the 'disaster' of Israel.
The UK government responded by saying its military is 'ready 24/7 to defend' Britain from any attacks, whether on its soil or abroad. It added that it operates a layered approach to air and missile defense using advanced capabilities and working closely with NATO allies.
US President Donald Trump has vowed to punish Iran for Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, which have caused oil prices to surge above $100. He said he would use frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages to ships and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz.