1 of 1
Story summary
- On March 20, 2026, Britain announced American forces could use British bases to strike Iranian forces threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government had previously limited U.S. operations to defending British bases against missile attacks.
- Critics say the move risks broader war participation, despite Starmer's pledge to protect British interests amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
