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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

How British planes could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

  • Britain is deploying an additional four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar to bolster defensive operations in the Middle East.
  • David Lammy stated that Royal Air Force jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites if necessary to protect British interests and personnel in the region.
  • The UK chose not to join the initial US and Israeli strikes on Iran but affirmed its support for defensive actions, despite criticism over the speed of its response.
  • The first government-chartered flight evacuating British nationals from the region arrived in the UK, with thousands already returned and more evacuation flights planned.
  • The UK government defended its response to the escalating conflict, which has seen the US-Israeli war with Iran enter its seventh day, amid concerns about air defence capabilities.

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