Iran Missiles Threaten London, UK Naval Criticized

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns London could be within Iranian missile range after Irans intermediate-range ballistic missiles hit Diego Garcia, a shared US-UK base. President Trump criticizes UKs military, comparing its aircraft carriers to Americas. UK borrows German frigate for NATO mission, with British destroyer pulled to Cyprus amid Iran tensions. Critics slam UKs military shortfalls, with a WW2 veteran calling for Churchills action. NATO report shows UK defense spending at 2.31% of GDP last year, 2.28% this year. UK Defense Secretary admits dissatisfaction, blaming six-year warship timeline, while maintaining strong NATO ties. Pressure mounts from allies like the US as UK faces challenges to rebuild naval edge and address regional threats.

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