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UK Allows US to Use British Bases for 'Limited Defensive Purpose' Against Iran

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News18•02-03-2026, 06:20

UK Allows US to Use British Bases for 'Limited Defensive Purpose' Against Iran

•UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced permission for the US to use British bases for specific, limited defensive strikes against Iranian missiles.
•The decision aims to prevent Iran from firing missiles across the region, following Iranian retaliation for US-Israel strikes.
•Starmer clarified that the UK was not involved in the initial US-Israel strikes on Iran and will not join offensive actions.
•The move is based on 'collective self-defence' and international law, as Iranian attacks endangered British citizens and interests.
•US is likely to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for these operations, targeting Iranian missiles at their source.

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