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With rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran leading to retaliatory actions across the Gulf, experts caution that certain areas in the UK might be at risk if the conflict intensifies. Gene Sticco, a former US Air Force specialist in nuclear protection, has pinpointed significant British locations that could be targeted via cyber or unconventional attacks, such as RAF Fairford, the naval bases in Portsmouth and Devonport, and GCHQ in Cheltenham. While a direct military assault on the UK is deemed improbable, the likelihood of cyberattacks or hidden disruptions is an increasing worry. Additionally, British citizens in the Middle East are being advised to remain vigilant, with evacuation procedures suggested if feasible. What implications does this hold for the UK? How grave is the threat?
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00:00Which towns in the U.K. are most at risk if tensions with Iran continue to rise?
00:04The question is louder than ever, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
00:08sparked a wave of retaliation across the Gulf.
00:11Right now, experts warn that Britain could be pulled deeper into the fallout.
00:15And the concern isn't coming from missiles.
00:17It's coming from something far more covert.
00:20The tension grew after Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed U.K. bases
00:24may support defensive actions in the region.
00:26And that decision, according to former U.S. Air Force nuclear protection specialist Gene Sticko,
00:32crossed a line in Iran's eyes.
00:34He says several U.K. sites could become potential targets.
00:37Not by direct strikes, but through cyber and unconventional attacks.
00:42Locations at risk include RAF Fairford, the naval bases in Portsmouth and Plymouth,
00:47and the intelligence hub GCHQ.
00:49Sticko stresses Iran cannot hit the U.K. with traditional weapons.
00:53But it can disrupt daily life through cyber attacks.
00:56Or by targeting Israeli or Jewish sites inside Britain.
00:59The bigger danger right now.
01:01British nationals in the Middle East, over 102,000, have already registered with the government.
01:07And that number could reach 300,000.
01:10His advice is simple.
01:11If evacuation becomes possible, get out while you can.
01:15And for those at home, follow official guidance as tensions continue to rise.
01:20Infrared to our U.K.
01:20And the U.K.
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