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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Ex-military chief says UK is now ‘involved’ in Iran war

  • The UK has condemned Iran's "reckless attacks" and threats to British interests after missiles were fired at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia military base.
  • Ministers granted permission for the US to use British bases for "specific and limited defensive operations" against Iranian missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of the Joint Forces Command, warned that the UK is now "involved" in the conflict and should expect Iranian retaliation.
  • Iran's foreign minister criticised the UK's decision, saying it puts British lives in danger and that Iran will exercise its right to self-defence.
  • The decision has caused domestic controversy in the UK, while President Trump has indicated he is considering "winding down" the war, despite the White House exploring troop deployment to Iran's Kharg Island.

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