UK Allows US to Use British Bases for 'Limited Defensive Purpose' Against Iran

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced permission for the US to use British bases for specific, limited defensive strikes against Iranian missiles.
• The decision aims to prevent Iran from firing missiles across the region, following Iranian retaliation for US-Israel strikes.
• Starmer clarified that the UK was not involved in the initial US-Israel strikes on Iran and will not join offensive actions.
• The move is based on 'collective self-defence' and international law, as Iranian attacks endangered British citizens and interests.
• US is likely to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for these operations, targeting Iranian missiles at their source.