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Story summary
- On March 20, 2026, the British government authorized the United States to use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The decision expands U.S. operations to include protective measures for maritime navigation.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially resisted the request but shifted his stance after Iranian strikes on British allies.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the UK's decision, warning it would be seen as aggression.
