UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers

Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning over allowing US bombers to fly from UK bases.

"Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself," a government spokesperson said.

"This includes through operating a layered approach to air and missile defence, provided by Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force assets equipped with a range of advanced capabilities, working closely with our NATO allies," they added.