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UK Still Working Closely with US, Minister Insists, After Trump Criticism
The UK reversed its initial refusal to allow US defensive strikes on Iran using British bases to protect over 300,000 British citizens and regional allies, officials said.
- Following recent retaliatory strikes, the Prime Minister allowed the US to use British bases including Diego Garcia, Chagos Islands, and RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, for defensive actions on Sunday.
- Because Iran's retaliatory strikes threatened British people and allies, the UK changed stance to protect over 300,000 British citizens in countries targeted by Iran.
- Senior US statements outlined aims to degrade Iran's missile capabilities, with Trump publicly rebuking Sir Keir for initially refusing permission as US and Israeli forces struck Iran on Saturday.
- Hours after the permission, a drone struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus; Defence Secretary John Healey said damage was minimal and families of service personnel were moved away as a precaution.
- Ministers argued the move was taken on legal and national-interest grounds, insisting decisions rely on `legality` and British interests, while Conservative MPs accused Sir Keir of undermining the `special relationship`.
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