Putin and Iran are both threatening to hit UK targets – this is why their threats might not be empty
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By The Independent
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Putin and Iran are both threatening to hit UK targets – this is why their threats might not be empty
As Russia warns the UK of ‘serious consequences’ for supporting Ukraine, and Iran considers hitting European targets reportedly including a British air base, defence expert Francis Tusa explains how we are beginning to look like the most exposed nation on the continent
