Bomb confession from the English general: If Iran launches a missile, there is nothing we can do.

22.03.2026 07:10

Iran's 4,000-kilometer 'silent' missile targeting the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean has upset all balances. While the secret weapon keeps London awake at night, former Marshal of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Sean Bell stated, "If Iran launches a missile at the UK, we can track it with our radars, but there is nothing we can do to stop it."

Recent developments regarding Iran's long-range missile capabilities have ignited security discussions in the UK. In particular, claims that Iran has reached the capacity to strike the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean have brought the question, "Is Europe now within range?" to the forefront of the agenda.

Famous broadcaster Piers Morgan claimed on his social media account that Iran has misled the world regarding its missile range. Morgan stated, "Iran has clearly lied about its range. This means they can hit us, and we have zero defense capacity against these missiles. It's very concerning," he expressed.

"THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO"

Former Marshal of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Sean Bell also made notable comments during a live broadcast he participated in. Bell stated that in the event of a possible missile attack, the UK could only watch, saying, "If Iran launches a missile at the UK, we can track it with our radars, but there is nothing we can do to stop it."

EXPERTS WARN: RANGE LIMIT IS EXPANDING

Military experts point out that ballistic missiles can reach much longer distances once they exit the vacuum of space due to the lack of friction. This situation highlights the critical importance of control technology during the missile's re-entry phase into the atmosphere. Iran's ability to exceed a range of 4,000 kilometers is interpreted as having developed technical capacity for longer-range targets.

EUROPEAN CAPITALS AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE

The claims have sparked a new debate regarding security balances in Europe. Experts note that such a capacity could theoretically put many capitals in Europe within range, while official assessments on the matter are being closely monitored.