British military bases across the Middle East are on heightened alert for reprisal drone and missile attacks after the US bombings of Iran.
Defence Secretary John Healey last night warned the protection of UK personnel deployed overseas was at its 'highest level' amid simmering fears America's onslaught against Tehran's nuclear facilities could lead to all-out war.
Security measures have been increased at key British installations in the region since Sunday's early-morning raid, with troops now on high alert for drone attacks, as well as missile and rocket bombardments.
It's understood warnings have also been issued over the potential use of improvised explosive devices - or 'IEDs' - by terrorists near some facilities.
The Ministry of Defence has not said which bases could be at risk. However, those in the region include RAF Akrotiri, where 14 jets are based. The site is a key staging ground for any attack in the Middle East and is of critical importance to Britain.
