Britain condemns Iran's 'reckless and dangerous' attacks after US bases are struck by Iranian missiles

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• Britain condemned Iran's "reckless and dangerous" attacks on two airbases in Iraq where UK and US troops are stationed.
• The attacks were a response to the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the powerful Iranian military commander, in a drone strike ordered by US President Donald Trump.
• The move appears to be a calculated attempt by Iran to placate its hardliners while avoiding actions that would cause the crisis to spiral out of control.
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The UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday condemned Iran's "reckless and dangerous" missile attacks on two military bases in Iraq where British and American soldiers are stationed, as tensions in the Middle East ratcheted up further.

In a statement, Raab said: "We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition - including British - forces. We are concerned by reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles.

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