Iran's IRGC Threatens British Soil, Names RAF Fairford as US Strike Launch Site

On July 23, 2026, Iran's IRGC declared any base used for "aggression against Iranian territory" a "legitimate target," naming RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as having hosted US bombing missions two days earlier. The UK, which permits only "defensive" US operations from its bases, said it is "ready to defend itself." The MoD declined to confirm or deny Fairford's use.