Britain says its armed forces are ready to defend the United Kingdom following a warning from Iran about allowing U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases. In a statement on Thursday, a UK government spokesperson said the armed forces stand ready 24/7 to protect the country from “any kind of attacks,” whether on UK soil or from abroad. The spokesperson said the UK uses a “layered approach” to air and missile defence, drawing on Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force capabilities, working closely with NATO allies. The statement characterizes Britain’s position as part of an unchanged approach to protecting people, interests and allies in line with international law. The comments come after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned about the implications of U.S. bomber operations from the UK, according to reporting cited by multiple outlets. No specific new UK operational measures are described in the accounts, beyond reaffirming existing defence readiness and cooperation with NATO partners.