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UK Allows US to Use Bases for Strikes on Iran Missile Sites
UK Authorizes US to Use Bases Against Iran
The UK government announced on Friday that it has granted authorization for the United States to use military bases in Britain. This authorization permits the US to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision followed a meeting of British ministers to discuss the conflict with Iran and Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Downing Street statement.
Collective Self-Defense Operations Confirmed
The Downing Street statement confirmed that the existing agreement for the US to utilize UK bases for the collective self-defense of the region includes US defensive operations aimed at degrading Iranian missile capabilities. This move underscores the commitment of both nations to maintaining security and freedom of navigation in the critical Strait of Hormuz.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-20)*
