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How should the UK balance its defense needs with the risks of escalating tensions with Iran?

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a warning over allowing U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases. "Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself," a government spokesperson said

What are the different views on the costs and benefits of military action in conflicts like the Iran war?

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it "takes money to kill bad guys" when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war. Exactly how much the war has cost so far has yet to be publicly disclosed, and the final bill will depend on how long the US-Israeli campaign against Iran launched on February 28 lasts. But it could be substantial: The Pentagon's comptroller reportedly told lawmakers that the first six days of the war had cost $11.3 billion

What should the people of Greenland consider when deciding their future in relation to the UK's position?

The culture secretary says Trump's plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful"

What should the role of countries like the U.S. and Saudi Arabia be in conflicts involving Iraq and Iran?