A British cabinet minister rejected assertions that Iran has the capability or intention to launch ballistic missile attacks on European cities. The comments came after Israel's military claimed Iran possesses missiles capable of reaching major European capitals.
LONDON, March 22 – A top British official dismissed suggestions Sunday that Iran possesses either the ability or plans to launch ballistic missile strikes against European targets.
The statement from British Housing Secretary Steve Reed came one day after Israel’s military forces claimed on social media that Iran maintains missiles “that can reach London, Paris or Berlin.”
“There is no assessment to substantiate what’s being said,” Reed stated during a BBC interview.
“I’m not aware of any assessment at all that they are even trying to target Europe, let alone that they could if they tried,” he added.
During a separate Sky News appearance, Reed addressed President Trump’s recent ultimatum threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities unless Tehran completely reopens the Strait of Hormuz within two days.
When pressed about Britain’s stance on Trump’s 48-hour deadline, Reed responded: “The U.S. president is perfectly capable of speaking for himself and defending what it is that he’s saying.”
“We’re not going to be dragged into the war, but we will protect our own interests in the region. We will work with our allies to de-escalate the situation,” Reed concluded.
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