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UK to allow US use of British bases for defensive strikes on Iran

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Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK will allow the United States to use British military bases to carry out what he described as “specific and limited defensive” strikes against Iranian missile sites.

In a recorded statement on Sunday evening, Starmer said the decision had been taken as Iranian actions became “increasingly reckless” and put British lives at risk. The UK has not directly participated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran so far.

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“The US has requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose,” he said.

“We have taken the decision to accept this request – to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region … killing innocent civilians … putting British lives at risk … and hitting countries that have not been involved.”

Legal basis and regional security

The government released a summary of its legal position, stating: “The UK is acting in the collective self-defence of regional allies who have requested support.”

Starmer said around 200,000 British nationals were currently in Middle Eastern countries targeted by Iranian strikes.

“The only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source in their storage depots or the launchers used to fire them,” he said, adding that British jets were already involved in coordinated defensive operations and had intercepted Iranian attacks.

In a joint statement with France and Germany, the UK said it would take “necessary and proportionate defensive action” to help prevent further missile and drone launches.

Political backlash

The decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties and some within Labour.

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, demanded that MPs be given a vote.

“This is a slippery slope,” he said. “Starmer must come to parliament, set out the legal case in full, and give MPs a vote. The UK must not be complicit in illegal military action.”

Zack Polanski also described US action as an “illegal and unprovoked attack”.

At the same time, Starmer has faced pressure from the Conservatives and Reform UK to offer stronger backing to Donald Trump.

The government has declined to say it supports US strikes, which Washington claims killed around 48 Iranian leaders, and has not stated whether it considers them lawful.

Defence secretary John Healey said “few people will mourn” the reported death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, calling the regime “a source of evil”.

The government has not specified which British bases may be used.

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  • JBChiangRai
    JBChiangRai

    What nonsense. Specific & Limited Defensive Strikes Let’s say it for what it is Aggressor Strikes.

  • brewsterbudgen
    brewsterbudgen

    Read his speech. He has made it clear why the situation has now changed.

  • cdulaney
    cdulaney

    ...Then someone Slapped the hell out of him and he came to understand a bit better.

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Wasn't that long ago Starmer said the US couldn't use UK bases.

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38 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Wasn't that long ago Starmer said the US couldn't use UK bases.

Read his speech. He has made it clear why the situation has now changed.

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What nonsense.

Specific & Limited Defensive Strikes

Let’s say it for what it is

Aggressor Strikes.

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Wasn't that long ago Starmer said the US couldn't use UK bases.

...Then someone Slapped the hell out of him and he came to understand a bit better.

Defensive means preventing attacks on lowly American troops who cannot be accused of a suprise attack on Iranian positions.

14 minutes ago, cdulaney said:

hen someone Slapped the hell out of him and he came to understand a bit better.

My guess is the number of Muslims that supported America were greater than the ones that didn't ...without his Muslim voting base he is pretty much screwed

3 hours ago, ASEAN NOW News said:

UK will allow the United States to use British military bases

Careful! Trump will turn that allowance as UK conceding its sovereignty over those bases and no longer belong to the UK. After all Trump has said that the US won WW2 and the UK obviously owes the US for the win as does Denmark.

4 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Read his speech. He has made it clear why the situation has now changed.

You mean SACO Starmer?

2 Tier Kier is a national embarrassment to the UK 🤡

The worst Prime Minister in History he needs to go taking some of his ministers with him the sooner the better

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7 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Read his speech. He has made it clear why the situation has now changed.

It’s just a bull<deleted> excuse. The reality is, the master called and its dog has responded. Pathetic! No spine whatsoever!

I'm glad for once we brits have refused to join Trumps war. Its got nothing to do with us and we are not war mongers like the US. Plus at least our Typhoon Fighters will not be shot down by friendly fire as has whats happened overnight with reports several American F-16s have been brought down over Kuwait.

Just now, BarraMarra said:

I'm glad for once we brits have refused to join Trumps war. Its got nothing to do with us and we are not war mongers like the US. Plus at least our Typhoon Fighters will not be shot down by friendly fire as has whats happened overnight with reports several American F-15s have been brought down over Kuwait.

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7 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

What nonsense.

Specific & Limited Defensive Strikes

Let’s say it for what it is

Aggressor Strikes.

Iran attacked UK bases first, so Iran is the agressor

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1 hour ago, BarraMarra said:

I'm glad for once we brits have refused to join Trumps war. Its got nothing to do with us and we are not war mongers like the US. Plus at least our Typhoon Fighters will not be shot down by friendly fire as has whats happened overnight with reports several American F-16s have been brought down over Kuwait.

If a Muslim with a dirty bomb in a suitcase doing jihad that was enriched with uranium from Iran was let off in your town you would have a whole different attitude.... The scenario that I have just described.... America has my backing to stop and I don't particularly care who they upset in doing it

38 minutes ago, wombat said:

If a Muslim with a dirty bomb in a suitcase doing jihad that was enriched with uranium from Iran was let off in your town you would have a whole different attitude.... The scenario that I have just described.... America has my backing to stop and I don't particularly care who they upset in doing it

Just from Iran or a Muslim from any country?

Epstein is responsible for the loss of thousands of lives long after his death.

Trump is mentioned 38.000 times in the so far released files so he desperately flailed around for distraction. It didn’t work with his adventure in Venezuela so the Orange incontinent had to big up the game. Bullying Denmark, Greenland, France didn’t work so the moron went for the higher stage which the world is experiencing now the “Epstein War”.

6 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Epstein is responsible for the loss of thousands of lives long after his death.

Trump is mentioned 38.000 times in the so far released files so he desperately flailed around for distraction. It didn’t work with his adventure in Venezuela so the Orange incontinent had to big up the game. Bullying Denmark, Greenland, France didn’t work so the moron went for the higher stage which the world is experiencing now the “Epstein War”.

World war 3 could be about to start .

Try to get your one track mind to focus on things other than Trump

12 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Epstein is responsible for the loss of thousands of lives long after his death.

Trump is mentioned 38.000 times in the so far released files so he desperately flailed around for distraction. It didn’t work with his adventure in Venezuela so the Orange incontinent had to big up the game. Bullying Denmark, Greenland, France didn’t work so the moron went for the higher stage which the world is experiencing now the “Epstein War”.

What the hell has this got to do with this thread? go to the epsteine thread.

2 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

Okay, everybody needs a break from bombing capitals & schools. Let's shoot down some planes! Oopsie...

9 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Okay, everybody needs a break from bombing capitals & schools. Let's shoot down some planes! Oopsie...

probably down more in friendly fire than Iranian anti aircraft fire.

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49 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

World war 3 could be about to start .

Try to get your one track mind to focus on things other than Trump

It's a bit difficult to take any sane person's mind off Trump as if there is a WW111 TRUMP will have started it by his current dictatorial actions!

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2 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Iran attacked UK bases first, so Iran is the agressor

No, Iran did not attack UK bases before the UK allowed the Americans to launch strikes on Iran from there.

The UK is now the aggressor.

****Bold font removed****

UK needs to dump america get repair its relationship with Europe. american government and media is control bu israel. No good will come of that relationship.

7 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

No, Iran did not attack UK bases before the UK allowed the Americans to launch strikes on Iran from there.

The UK is now the aggressor.

Good, and the more aggressive e=we are the better. Starmer is always talking about setting an example , and maintaining a global presence ,nows his chance to shine,

Failing politicians often resort to war in an attempt to regain some popularity, He can't control the islamist threat in his own country but at least he can help a real leader like President Trump liberate the iranian people , "Free Iran" "from the river to the sea" etc etc

16 minutes ago, 1tooth said:

UK needs to dump america get repair its relationship with Europe.

That is the last thing we need, Europe is infected with islamists to a greater degree than the UK Germany and France have pretty much fallen as have Belgium and Holland.

Only Poland has set a decent example hats off to them for that.

21 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

No, Iran did not attack UK bases before the UK allowed the Americans to launch strikes on Iran from there.

The UK is now the aggressor.

By the way using bold type is no different to using capitals,

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