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UK Allows US Strikes on Iranian Missiles Amid Criticism

3/21/2026

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The UK has authorized the United States to use British bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move marks a shift from permissions previously limited to defending British interests.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the UK's delayed response.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists on avoiding deeper involvement, citing past military mistakes.
Critics, including opposition leaders, demand parliamentary approval and warn against escalation.

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The UK has authorized the United States to use British bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move marks a shift from permissions previously limited to defending British interests.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the UK's delayed response.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists on avoiding deeper involvement, citing past military mistakes.
Critics, including opposition leaders, demand parliamentary approval and warn against escalation.