The United Kingdom has blocked a request by the U.S. to use the country’s bases for a potential strike on Iran, according to multiple British media reports.
The decision by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, first reported by The Times, was reportedly made due to concerns that such action could violate international law.
President Trump had requested that the U.S. be allowed to use the facilities at Diego Garcia and Royal Air Force Base Fairford in Gloucestershire, the European hub for America’s fleet of heavy bombers, the outlet reported.It comesMore... as Trump has escalated pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, warning of “unfortunate” consequences for Tehran if ongoing diplomatic talks are not successful.
It comes as Trump has escalated pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, warning of “unfortunate” consequences for Tehran if ongoing diplomatic talks are not successful.
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, and its escort ships were sent to the Middle East last week to join additional warships already positioned off the Iranian coast, boosting Trump’s military options in the region.
ucestershire, the European hub for America’s fleet of heavy bombers, the outlet reported.
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