Iran has warned Britain that RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire is now a "legitimate target" for retaliation, after the US used the base to launch B1 bomber sorties as part of recent strikes. The threat marks an escalation in tensions involving the UK, which has faced criticism for allowing American forces to operate from British soil, and raises concerns about Britain being drawn more directly into the confrontation despite not being a primary combatant.

RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire airbase used by the US Air Force, has previously served as a staging point for American bomber operations. Iranian officials singled out the base specifically because of its role in facilitating the B1 bomber raid, framing UK territory as fair game for reprisals given its logistical support for US military action.