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UK Authorizes US Use of Military Bases for Strikes Against Iran

February 19 – March 8, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States access to UK military bases for targeted strikes against Iranian missile capabilities. While supporting these defensive measures to mitigate regional threats, the UK government has explicitly clarified that it does not seek regime change.

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