20.03.2026 22:41
The British government granted the United States permission to use its military bases for airstrikes on Iran's missile sites, citing attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz as justification. In response to Britain, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is putting the safety of the British people at risk by allowing British bases to be used for attacks against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defense."
The UK government has allowed the US to use its military bases for airstrikes against Iran's missile bases due to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers emphasized international cooperation by addressing developments in the region and Iran's hostile actions.
UK GIVES "MILITARY BASE" APPROVAL TO THE US
According to a written statement from a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office at Number 10, British ministers gathered to discuss recent developments in the Middle East, Iran's attacks, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ministers highlighted that the UK is working closely with international partners to develop a viable plan to secure international maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's expansion of its targets to include international maritime transport.
REASONS FOR ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Furthermore, ministers agreed that Iran's attacks, including those on red-flagged ships and the vessels of the UK's close allies and partners in the Gulf, pose a risk of further plunging the region into crisis and worsening the economic impacts felt in the UK and globally.
Ministers confirmed that the agreement allowing the US to use UK bases for collective self-defense in the region also includes US defense operations aimed at neutralizing missile bases and capabilities used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ministers emphasized that the principles underlying the UK's approach to the conflict in the Middle East have not changed, stating that the UK is determined to defend its people, interests, and allies, act in accordance with international law, and avoid being drawn into a wider conflict.
IRAN: WILL EXERCISE RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is jeopardizing the safety of the British people by allowing UK bases to be used for attacks against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defense."