Iran issues horror WW3 threat to strike 5 UK towns - map shows targets

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The warning comes amid heightened security concerns after US military aircraft were reportedly moved from a Suffolk airbase.

Iran has issued a chilling warning that it could strike American military bases across Europe, raising concerns over five locations in Britain hosting US forces, including three airbases identified as potential targets by Iranian state media. Major General Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could expand its retaliation beyond the Middle East if the United States launched further attacks, potentially putting American military installations in Britain at risk.

His warning follows the publication of a map by hardline Iranian newspaper Hamshahri, identifying military installations across Europe. According to LBC, the newspaper's November 3 front page featured red pinpoints across Europe alongside the warning: "We will see what happens."

Three British airbases were identified beneath the map in Persian: RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk and RAF Lakenheath, also in Suffolk. Britain also hosts other facilities used by American forces, including RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire and RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire. However, these two installations were not among the British locations named in the Iranian newspaper.

The developments come after American military aircraft were reportedly moved from RAF Mildenhall following threats from Iran. According to The Wall Street Journal, two US refuelling tankers were diverted to Germany on Monday, November 9, while several other aircraft were subsequently relocated.

Security measures at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath were reportedly raised to Force Protection Condition Charlie, the second-highest defensive threat level.

A US Air Force spokesperson told LBC: "For operational security reasons, we are unable to discuss specific force protection measures. We constantly assess a variety of factors that determine what measures are implemented or modified."

Meanwhile, RAF Fairford was linked to a suspected Iran-related plot in September.

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