Are Iranian missiles capable of hitting the UK? | BBC Newscast

Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss whether Iranian missiles could feasibly strike the UK, as Israel has claimed.

The Israeli Defence Force said Iranian missiles "can reach London, Paris or Berlin."

The claim was prompted by an attempted but unsuccessful missile strike on the UK-US Diego Garcia base.

Sir Richard Shirreff, a former senior Nato commander has told Paddy we should take the the claim seriously, but cabinet minister Steve Reed told Laura there is "no assessment to substantiate" it.

We also look at whether the government might consider profit caps on energy companies, as has been suggested by a government advisor.

00:00 Introduction
01.30 Trump’s threat to Iran
02:46 Could Iran’s missiles reach the UK?
09:06 What did ex-Nato commander say about the US?
15:05 Will the government consider profit caps on energy companies?

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