Iran's stark warning to UK over RAF bases move as ambassador says facilities become 'legitimate targets'Iran's ambassador in London has warned that RAF bases used against Iran would become "legitimate targets" and urged the UK to be "careful" about its involvement in the conflictView 2 Images Smoke and flames rise after an airstrike in Tehran, Iran (Image: Getty Images)Iran has issued a stark warning to the UK, calling on officials to exercise caution regarding the nation's growing involvement in the conflict. ‌Seyed Ali Mousavi, Iran's ambassador in London, said his country would have a "right to self-defence" if Britain directly participated in US and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, despite Iran's president offering apologies to Gulf neighbours following recent missile strikes, Mousavi made it perfectly clear that Iran would continue targeting US bases should strikes on Iran continue, reports the Mirror. In an interview with the BBC, he proceeded to warn that "if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation", they would become "legitimate targets". Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK would not get involved but ultimately allowed the US to use British military bases for "defensive strikes" against Iran.

Source: Daily Mirror March 07, 2026 23:16 UTC