Whitehall is on edge tonight. A suspected drone attack on Kuwait International Airport has sent shockwaves through the security establishment. Sources tell me the Joint Intelligence Committee is meeting in emergency session. The chatter from the Gulf is loud and clear. Iran is flexing its muscles.
The attack, which targeted a military hangar used by coalition forces, has left one dead and several injured. No group has claimed responsibility. But the finger of blame points east. The UK’s own drone capabilities are under scrutiny. Our bases in Cyprus and the Gulf are on high alert.
This is a dangerous game. Tehran knows the West is watching. But they also know we are distracted by domestic crises. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman avoided direct comment. That tells you everything.
Behind the scenes, the Foreign Office is scrambling. The US has already warned of a 'decisive response'. But can London afford another military entanglement? The generals are nervous. The Treasury is counting pennies.
The real story here is the intelligence gap. Our surveillance drones have blind spots. The Iranians have been testing them. This attack is a proof of concept.
Expect briefings to be tight-lipped. But the mood in Westminster is grim. The 'Iran question' is back. And it’s not going away.
