- Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, has warned that Tehran is "considering" whether British bases are legitimate targets in the escalating Middle East conflict.
- This consideration stems from the UK allowing the United States to use RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire for operations against Iran, which Mr Mousavi described as "very unfortunate".
- He added Iranian military authorities “will decide appropriately” what course of action they will take, adding any final decision “depends on” UK activities.
- Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed last week that the US has permission to use UK bases for defensive strikes against specific Iranian targets, including those threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out putting British troops on the ground in Iran, saying that the UK will not be "dragged in" to the escalating war.
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