UK allows US to use its bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting Hormuz
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In March 2026, the UK government authorized the US military to use British bases for strikes against Iranian missile sites. This decision follows Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and strikes against British allies in the Middle East. Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially resisted the US request, citing the need to ensure the legality of military action. However, he later approved the use of RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for US defensive operations aimed at degrading Iran's missile capabilities. The agreement allows the US to use UK bases for collective self-defense in the region, specifically targeting missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision came after a meeting of British ministers to discuss the war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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