US EditionStarmer 'stands by' decision not to join in strikes on Iran with US and Israel
Starmer allows US limited use of UK bases for defensive strikes targeting Iranian missiles and drones to protect British interests while avoiding offensive regime-change actions.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told MPs he 'stands by' the decision not to join US and Israeli offensive strikes but will continue defensive actions to protect British personnel and civilians.
- Iran’s retaliatory missiles and drones threatened British people across the Middle East, with around 300,000 Britons in targeted countries and 102,000 registered with the Foreign Office.
- The government granted the US use of British bases on Sunday for limited strikes to degrade Iran’s missile capacity, and hours later a drone hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus causing minimal damage and no casualties.
- Senior foreign leaders and allies voiced criticism, with US President Donald Trump calling Starmer's initial refusal to allow US strikes 'notable' and criticising the delay.
- Some MPs warn allowing limited strikes risks deeper UK entanglement, with Starmer coordinating with E3 leaders as allies like Australia and Canada backed US action.
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Trump Blasts UK After Starmer Blocks Iran Strikes
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LONDON, March 3 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday that he stands by his decision not to involve the UK in bombing raids on Iran carried out by the US and Israel, Anadolu Ajansi reported.Starmer gave Members of Parliament an update on the situation in Iran in the House of Commons.He reiterated that the UK was not involved in the initial strikes on Iran and said the decision was “deliberate” because the government believes the b…
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