伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队发出军事警告，称"任何用于对伊朗领土进行侵略的基地都构成我们军队的合法目标"[1]。英国政府随即回应表示已做好自卫准备[1]。
伊朗指控美国从位于格洛斯特郡的RAF费尔福德基地发动轰炸任务[1]。根据伊朗方面的说法，美国已连续第12晚对伊朗目标进行了打击[1]。英国政府明确允许美国从其基地进行防御性作战，但拒绝参与进攻性行动[1]。
冲突升级的历史背景显示，2024年3月1日，无人机击中塞浦路斯阿克罗蒂里RAF基地的机库[1]。3月19日，伊朗向英国的迪戈加西亚基地发射两枚弹道导弹，其中一枚在途中失败，另一枚被美国气艇击落[1]。
美国总统川普表示正考虑下令对伊朗进行"大规模攻击"，并称"我已准备好"[1]。与此同时，胡塞武装声称周四攻击了两艘沙特油轮，油价升至每桶100美元[1]。
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that any military base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a "legitimate target" for its forces [1]. The warning comes as the British government stated it is prepared to defend itself [1].
The Iranian threat specifically targets US operations from British facilities. Iran has accused the United States of conducting bombing missions from RAF Fairford, located in Gloucestershire [1]. The US has carried out strikes against Iranian targets for the 12th consecutive night [1].
Previous Iranian attacks on facilities used by Western forces have already occurred. A drone struck a hangar at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on March 1, 2024 [1]. On March 19, 2024, Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the Diego Garcia base used by the UK and US; one failed mid-flight and the other was intercepted by a US ship [1].
Britain's position reflects a careful balance in the escalating tensions. The UK allows the United States to conduct defensive operations from its bases but has refused to participate in offensive action [1].
Meanwhile, US President Trump has indicated he is considering ordering a "massive attack" on Iran, stating "I am ready" [1]. Houthi forces claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday, with oil prices rising to $100 per barrel [1].