British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK agreed to a US request to utilize British bases for strikes against targets within Iran. The operation aims to destroy Iranian missiles at their source before they can be deployed.
In a statement on X, Starmer noted that despite initial reservations, London decided to participate more broadly because Iranian actions have endangered British lives and interests. British jets are now actively involved in coordinated defensive operations in the skies.
Starmer emphasized that intercepting attacks is not enough and that the only way to stop the threat is by destroying missiles at storage sites or launch pads. He cited requests from Gulf partners and the duty to protect British citizens as key reasons for the decision.
UK Approves Use of Bases for US Strikes on Iranian Targets
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