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IRAN is developing an intercontinental nuclear missile that could target Britain, David Cameron warned yesterday.
The PM spelled out the threat after a briefing from spy chiefs, as MPs quizzed him on the stand-off over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Mr Cameron said: "It is clearly very dangerous for the region, because it would trigger a nuclear arms race. But also it's more broadly a danger.
"There are signs the Iranians want intercontinental missile capability. We have to be clear — this is a threat potentially much wider than just Israel and the region."
Iran's existing missiles, like the Sejil-2, can hit targets 1,200 miles away, like Israeli capital Tel Aviv. Iranian capital Tehran is 2,740 miles from London. The new intelligence assessment emerged after Cabinet talks. In a rare move, MI6 chief Sir John Sawers and the PM's National Security Adviser Sir Kim Darroch were asked to address ministers.
Mr Cameron again stressed it was crucial to keep the option of military action open.
He said: "Nothing is off the table. If sanctions don't work there will come a moment for a very difficult decision."
President Barack Obama warned against "beating the drums of war" over Iran. He said the US has imposed "unprecedented crippling sanctions" on Iran — but did not rule out force. He said: "We will not countenance Iran getting a nuclear weapon."
Britain, France, Germany, the US, Russia and China yesterday accepted an offer of fresh talks from Iran after the last round ended in failure 14 months ago.
Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu warned this week his country "won't wait much longer" to defend itself. Iran already has the biggest stock of ballistic missiles in the region.
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PM: Iran building missile to hit UK | The Sun |News|Politics
Iran trying to build nuclear missiles capable of hitting London, Cameron warns MPs | Mail Online
The PM spelled out the threat after a briefing from spy chiefs, as MPs quizzed him on the stand-off over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Mr Cameron said: "It is clearly very dangerous for the region, because it would trigger a nuclear arms race. But also it's more broadly a danger.
"There are signs the Iranians want intercontinental missile capability. We have to be clear — this is a threat potentially much wider than just Israel and the region."
Iran's existing missiles, like the Sejil-2, can hit targets 1,200 miles away, like Israeli capital Tel Aviv. Iranian capital Tehran is 2,740 miles from London. The new intelligence assessment emerged after Cabinet talks. In a rare move, MI6 chief Sir John Sawers and the PM's National Security Adviser Sir Kim Darroch were asked to address ministers.
Mr Cameron again stressed it was crucial to keep the option of military action open.
He said: "Nothing is off the table. If sanctions don't work there will come a moment for a very difficult decision."
President Barack Obama warned against "beating the drums of war" over Iran. He said the US has imposed "unprecedented crippling sanctions" on Iran — but did not rule out force. He said: "We will not countenance Iran getting a nuclear weapon."
Britain, France, Germany, the US, Russia and China yesterday accepted an offer of fresh talks from Iran after the last round ended in failure 14 months ago.
Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu warned this week his country "won't wait much longer" to defend itself. Iran already has the biggest stock of ballistic missiles in the region.
Read the comments under this article of sun newspaper
PM: Iran building missile to hit UK | The Sun |News|Politics
Iran trying to build nuclear missiles capable of hitting London, Cameron warns MPs | Mail Online