Britain changes its mind, allows US to use its bases for attacks against Iran

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Britain changes its mind, allows US to use its bases for attacks against Iran

The UK has approved the use of its bases by the US to launch attacks on Iranian countries targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

Downing Street had previously allowed US forces to use British bases for operations to prevent Iran from firing missiles that put British interests or lives at risk, the BBC writes.

But ministers agreed during a meeting today that the US use of British bases could now be expanded to include the protection of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Downing Street spokesman said ministers agreed today that the bases could now be used for "US defensive operations" to target "capabilities used to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz".

They add that "the ministers underlined the need for an urgent reduction in tensions and a rapid resolution of the war."


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