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UK Approves US Use of Bases for Potential Strikes Against Iran

Published March 20, 2026, 20:13
UK Approves US Use of Bases for Potential Strikes Against Iran

The UK has approved the use of its bases, RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, by the United States for potential operations, including protecting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, made during a meeting on Friday, allows the US to strike Iranian launch sites. The UK assures it will not be directly involved in the strikes but desires de-escalation. The Iranian Foreign Minister accused Starmer of endangering British lives by allowing the bases to be used for aggressive actions, warning that Iran will exercise its right to self-defense.