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Glasgow Prestwick Airport is being used by Trump to bomb Iran, says military intelligence expert
Flight data shows 24 US military flights landed at Prestwick in the week before strikes on Iran; experts say the airport likely supports US operations with refueling and transit.
- On Sunday, Philip Ingram, a former Army Colonel and Intelligence Officer, said Glasgow Prestwick Airport will `almost certainly` support US efforts in Iran, citing recent flight data.
- The strikes last week targeting missile infrastructure and leadership in Iran quickly broadened, spreading to Cyprus and Lebanon amid increased US military movements in the region.
- Because Prestwick is a civilian airport owned by the Scottish Government, it has long been used as a refuelling and staging point with 550 US military landings in 10 months.
- Mr Swinney warned the war could drive up energy and food prices and said the Scottish Government is seeking urgent clarification from the UK Government.
- Sir Keir Starmer initially refused then approved use of UK bases for defensive US operations, with a B-1 Lancer bomber landing at RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia also used amid more than 1,500 people killed.
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Tensions in the Middle East are rising dramatically: while heavy US bombers are already moving to Britain, US President Donald Trump announces a massive new wave of attacks against Iran. In Tehran, huge explosions are shaking the capital and military analysts are expecting a further escalation within a few hours.
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