UK lacks defence against Iranian ballistic missiles, experts warn
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4 questionsHow close did Iranian missiles come to Diego Garcia during the failed attack?
What is the exact current operational status and deployment of the UK's Type 45 destroyers and Sea Viper systems?
Does Iran actually have the missile capability to reach the UK or Diego Garcia?
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The UK has no way to stop ballistic missiles fired from Iran and lacks the ability to shoot them down, according to military experts.
According to The Independent - MainThe UK has systems and defences in place that keep the United Kingdom safe, according to senior government minister Steve Reed and a Ministry of Defence spokesperson.
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