Iran tensions: UK raises threat level for personnel in Iraq

Whitehall source claims Iranian action against allied interests is likely

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The UK has raised the threat level for its forces and diplomats in Iraq because of an “increased security risk” from Iran, reports Sky News.

A Whitehall source says Britain believes there is a heightened likelihood of Iran or its proxies taking action against British, American or other allied interests in the Middle East.

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