Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens Britain Over Potential U.S. Support
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened Britain, stating it would become a "legitimate and guaranteed target" if it supported the U.S. in a conflict.
- The Guard's spokesperson cited the recent use of British airports by U.S. bombers as a reason for the threat.
- Any nation supporting the U.S. in a dispute, including Gulf states, would also be considered a legitimate target.
Britain faces a direct threat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which declared the UK a "legitimate and guaranteed target" should it back the United States in any future conflict with Tehran. The stark warning was issued by a spokesperson for the Guard, who pointed to the recent use of British airports by American bombers as a justification for the aggressive stance.
The spokesperson extended the threat beyond Britain, stating that any country, including those in the Persian Gulf, that lends support to the U.S. during a dispute will also be deemed a legitimate target. This broadens the potential scope of retaliation and signals Iran's intent to deter international involvement in its geopolitical tensions.
Britain will become a "legitimate and guaranteed target" if it supports the United States in any war with Tehran.
The heightened rhetoric comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with the Islamic Republic frequently asserting its military capabilities and readiness to respond to perceived threats. The Revolutionary Guard, a powerful branch of Iran's military, often plays a prominent role in articulating the country's security posture and issuing warnings to adversaries.
Any country, including Britain and Gulf states, that supports the United States in any dispute will be considered a legitimate target.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.