The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the British Royal Family and raised concerns about military installations in the UK following a recent attack by US bombers, allegedly launched from RAF Fairford.
There is uncertainty whether the B1 bomber departed directly from the Gloucestershire base for its mission against Iran or if it made a stopover before launching from a different US base in Europe or elsewhere.
While RAF Fairford is officially an RAF facility, it primarily serves as a European forward base for the US Air Force (USAF), housing heavy bombers on standby for operations in regions like the Middle East.
The Tehran regime has expanded its list of potential targets to include the UK, including threats towards the Royal Family, attributing this retaliation to the UK’s permission for the US to utilize British bases for bomber missions.
In March, the then Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized the use of the base by the USAF for ‘defensive’ actions against Iranian forces, despite the controversial nature of such strikes and the UK’s indirect involvement in the conflict.
In response to inquiries, the UK government refrained from commenting on foreign military operations for security reasons.
The IRGC recently issued a statement warning the “British regime” against supporting the US-led military campaign against Iran, labeling any base involved in invading Iranian territory as a legitimate target and specifically addressing the British monarchy.
Tensions surrounding RAF Fairford’s role in the Iran conflict have sparked peaceful anti-war protests, as the US launched a B1 mission from the base for the first time since the recent escalation of hostilities, coinciding with an increase in US military deployments to the Middle East.
The IRGC denounced the US military’s actions, emphasizing their stance on defending Iranian territory against any foreign invasion, particularly highlighting the use of Fairford Air Base for operations.
The latest communication from the IRGC, titled “Warning to the British monarchy,” coincided with escalating violence in the Middle East post the breakdown of the ceasefire between Iran and the US, leading to heightened oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Following the Houthis’ attack on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and the blockade of the Bab al Mandeb Strait, oil prices surged, with oil reaching over $100 per barrel, marking a significant increase since May.
The Bab al Mandeb strait, a crucial passageway at the southern Red Sea entrance, has become a focal point due to the recent Houthi blockade, impacting global maritime traffic and oil shipments.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Ministry of Defence and Buckingham Palace regarding the situation remain ongoing.
