Uk Allows Us Military Strikes Against Iran'S Missile Sites

In a significant escalation of tensions following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the UK has agreed to allow the United States to use British military bases for 'defensive' strikes against Iranian missile sites. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this decision on March 1, 2026, citing Iran's increasingly reckless behavior that poses risks to British lives and interests. Starmer emphasized that the UK will not participate in offensive actions but will support coordinated defensive operations, stating, 'We have British jets in the air as part of coordinated defensive operations, which have already successfully intercepted Iranian strikes.' He highlighted the necessity of targeting missile stockpiles 'at source' to prevent further attacks on civilians and British nationals in the region, where approximately 200,000 British citizens are present.