Nigel Farage says Iran ‘bigger danger than Putin’ in New Statesman interview

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rowena Mason Whitehall editorMarch 11, 2026 at 02:29 PM
Nigel Farage says Iran ‘bigger danger than Putin’ in New Statesman interview

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In a recent New Statesman interview, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stated that Iran "potentially poses a bigger danger than Putin poses to us." This statement contrasts with his previous stance on Russia and has fueled questions about his foreign policy views. Farage, who was in Florida meeting with members of the Trump administration, expressed support for actions to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He also criticized the UK's defense capabilities and offered to act as a back-channel communicator with the White House. Farage has faced criticism for his past comments on Russia, including his admiration for Putin and warnings against provoking Russia. He clarified his stance on the Ukraine invasion as "immoral, outrageous and indefensible".

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iran 80% putin 70% nuclear weapons 60% ukraine 50% russia 50% us foreign policy 40% iranian threat 40%

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