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AIBU to worry about Iran’s ballistic missiles reaching the UK?

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catspyjamas1 · 21/03/2026 19:53

There's a ton of news today about Iran hiding their ballistic missile capability, their range, and media pundits /talking heads ramping up fear. There is also a generation of us that lived through "Iraq has WMDs" and the associated skepticism. I am aware that the fog of war means one has to be careful, but the "news" today is concerning. I can see Iran lying about their capabilities.

Should the UK be worried? Can Iran hit the UK with a ballistic missile? Should we be preparing for this?

AIBU: dont worry about Iran's ballistic missile capability hitting the UK.
YABU: we should be concerned and prepare accordingly.

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Overtheatlantic · 21/03/2026 19:56

No, we shouldn’t be concerned. The deterrents are too strong, namely that they would get wiped off the map.