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UK allows US to use British bases to attack Iran; Iran responds
short by Ankush Verma / on Saturday, 21 March, 2026
UK has allowed US to use military bases in Britain to carry out attacks on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to UK's move, Iran said, "[UK PM Starmer] is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defence."
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