Military Chief: Iran Made ‘Big Mistake’ in Shipping Attack Which Killed Briton

Military Chief: Iran Made ‘Big Mistake’ in Shipping Attack Which Killed Briton
Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter on March 19, 2021. Andrew Matthews/PA
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Iran’s reckless behaviour risks triggering a “disastrous” escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the head of the British military has said.

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter said Iran made a “big mistake” when it targeted the Mercer Street tanker, killing a Briton and a Romanian.