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The British government has confirmed its authorization for the U.S. to use military bases in the U.K. for strikes on Iranian missile sites, specifically those targeting ships, a decision made as tensions with Iran escalate.
About 90 ships, including oil tankers, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran, with the country continuing to export millions of barrels of oil despite the waterway being effectively closed, according to new data.
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".
The UK Prime Minister has stated that the UK will allow the US to use its bases for strikes against Iranian missile sites, while clarifying that the UK itself will not join offensive action.
‘We’re not seeing 2,000 Israeli missiles and drones targeting us, we’re seeing 2,000 Iranian missiles and drones targeting us’
US President Trump stated that US-Israel military operations against Iran are progressing well, inflicting damage that could take a decade to rebuild. He emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His vice resident Vance echoed concerns about regional militia threats, as US forces conducted strikes on hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The prime minister had previously refused to give the US permission to use RAF bases in Cyprus but has relented because of the indiscriminate nature of Iran’s retaliation
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.
Operation Roaring Lion sees Israeli jets strike Iranian missile sites as US–Israel alliance reportedly achieves unprecedented military coordination.
Iran's supreme leader was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that has spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East.