This analysis was confirmed by two other sources with knowledge of the UK understanding of the situation.a senior British military officer played down warnings of any new Iranian risk posed to British, US and other forces in the country, according to an informed source.
When asked to comment at a media briefing, he had not known whether he was authorised to disclose this information, which is why he instead struck a more cautious tone, the source said. Contingency plans in case the UK decides it has to remove personnel from all or any of these countries have started to be activated, though this is only at a very early stage and is currently precautionary in case the crisis escalates, a number of sources said.NATO secretary general: US-Iran tensions 'concerning'
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Iran unit is in"full crisis mode" because of the increased threat from Iran and the US response, with the movement of an American aircraft carrier task group, B-52 bombers and a missile defence system into the Gulf region.
Thanks to the WarMongers at the Pentagon 👍
Eire_QC Disregarding senior officers assessment? Sounds like a propagada stunt.
We all know who wants it.
CONCERNING
I wonder if we got any New Zealand troops over there.... 🤔
* UK raises threat level for personnel in Iraq due to 'heightened risk from the United States'
What a load of war mongering. Uk has direct flights with Iran and good trading links. Why are we getting dragged into Trump’s political battle?
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