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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on parliament's role in war on Iran: MPs should vote before Britain gets sucked in | Editorial

Britain permits US use of bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian attacks but refuses to join offensive action against Iran, requiring careful distinction between legal defensive measures and illegal regime change operations.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position

President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the initial strikes, but it is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest. However, the situation changed on Sunday when Iran's outrageous response became a threat to our people, our interests and our allies.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Keir Starmer's statement on Iran in full as US granted access to UK bases

The UK agreed to allow US access to British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites, with British forces not directly participating in attacks on Tehran.
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