The British Armed Forces at the highest level of warning for drones after the US bombing, confirmed the defense minister
British forces stationed throughout the Middle East were placed at increasing alert of potential drone strikes after the US air strikes on Iran, according to Defense Secretary John Healy.
Haley confirmed that protecting the UK armed forces is now “the highest level” amid escalating concerns that American action may ignite a wider conflict, as published in the telegraph.
Since the strikes occurred early Sunday morning, security measures have been intensified in the British bases in the Middle East, as employees are preparing for the possibility of not only drone attacks but traditional missiles and missiles as well.
The growing alert also comes at a time of increasing concern about the threats of UK bases at the local and abroad.
On Saturday, a British citizen in Cyprus was arrested under doubt about the espionage on the rule of the British Royal Air Force to Iran, after a close incident where a supporter of the Palestinians infiltrated the British Royal Air Force and caused damage to two planes, according to journalists.
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In his column to the newspaper on Sunday, Mr. Healy formulated: “The safety of UK employees and rules is my top priority. Protecting power at its highest levels, and we published additional planes this week.”
Senior defense officials are particularly warning against using drones in the wake of an event caused by Ukrainian drones to chaos on 40 Russian aircraft – including those who are able to carry nuclear warheads – via Russia.
With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia's employment of Iranian drones has caused a widespread interruption and significant destruction of infrastructure.
Shahid -136 explosive load, originally designed to demolish the buildings, can now provide deadly fragmentation or thermal explosions. Iran recently deployed these drones against targets in Israel.
Earlier this month, Sir Kerr Starmer confirmed that additional negative aircraft will be sent to the area to enhance security. British bases in the Middle East include RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, where 14 British Air Force aircraft are currently stationed, as well as naval centers in Bahrain, Oman and joint air tiles in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Potential additional security measures can include increasing armed guards, release live ammunition and spreading more radar systems.
The United States has independently acted in its strikes on Iran, and so far Iran's threats have been directed to revenge only to America.
It is understood that the British bases are not yet preparing for any immediate targeted attack, but the increased alert reflects the wide range of threats – from missiles to improvised explosive devices – that British forces can face.
