Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, March 8, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, March 8, 2026
UK forces successfully engage drone fired from Iran towards Iraq
British forces intercepted a drone fired from Iran toward Iraq yesterday, the UK Defense Ministry says in an X post.
“UK forces successfully engaged a one-way attack drone fired from Iran towards Iraq last night,” the post says. “The engagement occurred as RAF Typhoons and F-35 jets continued to conduct defensive sorties across the region.”
The post adds that a UK helicopter is en route.
“A Merlin helicopter is due to arrive in theatre, further strengthening our ability to detect aerial threats,” the post says. “The aircraft can fly up to a mile in height, giving advance warning of incoming drones or missiles.”
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