Page 9 | Missiles can reach UK say Iran

notimagain · 26/03/2026 14:53

catipuss · 26/03/2026 14:43

That's a whole 4 hours to shoot them down we should be able to manage that, they have hit more distant targets than the UK already so no doubt they could try.

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Haven't heard what DefSec has said but anyone who claims it inevitably takes four hours for a ballistic missile to fly from Iran to the UK needs to go back to school and redo their Physics...

It's just about possible if Iran launched something in a very lofted, very inefficient trajectory but there would be no point.

I wonder what the DefSec really meant?

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:49

Stirabout · 26/03/2026 14:46

Two days ago The Times put up a video of the IDF making the statement ( it’s still available to watch )

Heres a piece from the Independent

Mapped: What countries Iranian missiles could hit after warning they pose ‘global threat’
Housing secretary Steve Reed insists UK has sufficient systems and defences to keep country safe
Holly Evans & Albert Toth
Tuesday 24 March 2026 06:30

Iran has developed long-range missiles capable of reaching major European cities, Israel has warned, after the targeting of the UK-US base on Diego Garcia.
Iran took aim at the military base on the Chagos Islands before the UK government gave the US permission to strike missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, but it is not clear exactly when the two intermediate-range ballistic missiles were fired.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was the first time Tehran had launched a long-range missile since the start of the war, and showed it is now capable of reaching cities such as London, Paris or Berlin.
“We have been saying it: the Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat,” the IDF said in a statement.’

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Not what you said it was.

ANway, Israel has the best intellgience on Iran of any country around. Mainly because it's a regime hated by its own people so not hard to recruit spies and agents.

EasternStandard · 26/03/2026 14:46

textcurrent · 26/03/2026 14:29

Israel is getting increasingly desperate and making up all sorts. I would consider anything coming out of there a lie.

Iran is looking like the reasonable and responsible one thanks to them.

The IRGC looks reasonable?

Stirabout · 26/03/2026 14:46

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:36

Don't see it. Is it a "trust me, it's IDF" kinda situation?

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Two days ago The Times put up a video of the IDF making the statement ( it’s still available to watch )

Heres a piece from the Independent

Mapped: What countries Iranian missiles could hit after warning they pose ‘global threat’
Housing secretary Steve Reed insists UK has sufficient systems and defences to keep country safe
Holly Evans & Albert Toth
Tuesday 24 March 2026 06:30

Iran has developed long-range missiles capable of reaching major European cities, Israel has warned, after the targeting of the UK-US base on Diego Garcia.
Iran took aim at the military base on the Chagos Islands before the UK government gave the US permission to strike missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, but it is not clear exactly when the two intermediate-range ballistic missiles were fired.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was the first time Tehran had launched a long-range missile since the start of the war, and showed it is now capable of reaching cities such as London, Paris or Berlin.
“We have been saying it: the Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat,” the IDF said in a statement.’

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:46

maudelovesharold · 26/03/2026 14:43

We’re assisting the US, from the Iranian pov, at any rate, however this Government presents it.

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I don't like to break this to you but Iran hated you before this as well. (The regime, not the lovely people)

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:45

catipuss · 26/03/2026 14:43

That's a whole 4 hours to shoot them down we should be able to manage that, they have hit more distant targets than the UK already so no doubt they could try.

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It depends where they are and the trajectory. Not just a matter of time. It's 1,000 km from Iran to Israel for example.

catipuss · 26/03/2026 14:43

Spinningnewbie · 26/03/2026 08:48

Just heard this in live interview with Defence Secretary.
Apparently they can reach us in 4 hours.
Are they lying??

That's a whole 4 hours to shoot them down we should be able to manage that, they have hit more distant targets than the UK already so no doubt they could try.

DeftGoldHedgehog · 26/03/2026 14:43

Oh good. 🙄

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:43

catipuss · 26/03/2026 14:40

The commentators said that when Iran fired at the Chagos Islands that's further from Iran than the UK and Europe. Hopefully we have good air defences.

Sorry to let you know this but you don't.
Doesn't matter, UK is a big place and the missiles shouldn't cause TOO much damage. Maybe London will be a bit more of a mess.

maudelovesharold · 26/03/2026 14:43

BillieWiper · 26/03/2026 09:02

But why though? We don't love Donald trump. His actions aren't our fault?

We’re assisting the US, from the Iranian pov, at any rate, however this Government presents it.

catipuss · 26/03/2026 14:40

The commentators said that when Iran fired at the Chagos Islands that's further from Iran than the UK and Europe. Hopefully we have good air defences.

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:37

notimagain · 26/03/2026 14:34

@balabusta

That map or versions thereof have done the rounds for several days with no solid indication the actual originator is the IDF...

Even if it was if anyone wants half decent analysis it's here, it's from the BBC with major input from at least one analyst from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Neither organisation is known for being a mouth piece for either Israel or the IDF.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73y5e788o

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Oh no, you might let facts get in the way of a good conspiracy theory!!!

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:36

xanthomelana · 26/03/2026 14:35

We’ve been told for the past few years that Russia is breaking international laws by attacking Ukraine so if we are to believe that I think it’s fair to say that America and Israel are doing exactly the same thing. Hopefully both countries will face the same sanctions as Russia as well.

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Ukraine wasn't threatening to destroy Russia. Big difference.

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:36

Stirabout · 26/03/2026 14:34

The map is from Portuguese press
They state it’s origin just as U.K. papers state their sources

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Don't see it. Is it a "trust me, it's IDF" kinda situation?

xanthomelana · 26/03/2026 14:35

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:22

Why is it illegal? What makes war legal?

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We’ve been told for the past few years that Russia is breaking international laws by attacking Ukraine so if we are to believe that I think it’s fair to say that America and Israel are doing exactly the same thing. Hopefully both countries will face the same sanctions as Russia as well.

notimagain · 26/03/2026 14:34

@balabusta

That map or versions thereof have done the rounds for several days with no solid indication the actual originator is the IDF...

Even if it was if anyone wants half decent analysis it's here, it's from the BBC with major input from at least one analyst from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Neither organisation is known for being a mouth piece for either Israel or the IDF.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73y5e788o

A range of Iranian ballistic missiles the government displayed in August 2023

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?

Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73y5e788o

Stirabout · 26/03/2026 14:34

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:23

Who said that map originated from the IDF? What langauge is it written in?

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The map is from Portuguese press
They state it’s origin just as U.K. papers state their sources

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:34

textcurrent · 26/03/2026 14:29

Israel is getting increasingly desperate and making up all sorts. I would consider anything coming out of there a lie.

Iran is looking like the reasonable and responsible one thanks to them.

Well, not if you ask Iranians. But you do you.

You could try asking Craig and Lindsay Foreman their opinion if you can get hold of them.

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:33

AStonedRose · 26/03/2026 14:31

In short, if it's (a) in (genuine) self defence and/or (b) authorised by a UN resolution.

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Yes, it's (a)
Iran has openly declared its intent to destroy Israel and has been operating to achieve that aim.

Namingbaba · 26/03/2026 14:33

It is the WMD argument and it’s tired, old and unconvincing. I don’t care if they do as I don’t believe they’re a threat to us. It’s just a tactic to get Europe involved. Thankfully few people are buying it.

Ilovecheeseyah · 26/03/2026 14:33

Lemonfrost · 26/03/2026 13:20

Or we could just look at the reality of the situation and all carry on with our lives.

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Indeed. Whatever reality is, of course …

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:32

Cheese55 · 26/03/2026 14:27

There is international law on wars, designed to stop them occurring. Israel can't just decide to bomb Iran, hence illegal

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Actually Iran attacking Israel through Hezbollah and Houthis is causus beli so entirely legal.
Hezbollah and Houthis attacking Israel therefore entirely illegal.
Also, Iran has already declared war on Israel and stated openly that it is operating to destroy the country and has a countdown clock to its destruction in the middle of Tehran. Israel believes them.

AStonedRose · 26/03/2026 14:31

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:22

Why is it illegal? What makes war legal?

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In short, if it's (a) in (genuine) self defence and/or (b) authorised by a UN resolution.

textcurrent · 26/03/2026 14:29

Israel is getting increasingly desperate and making up all sorts. I would consider anything coming out of there a lie.

Iran is looking like the reasonable and responsible one thanks to them.

Cheese55 · 26/03/2026 14:27

balabusta · 26/03/2026 14:22

Why is it illegal? What makes war legal?

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There is international law on wars, designed to stop them occurring. Israel can't just decide to bomb Iran, hence illegal