- Sir Keir Starmer has engaged in discussions with Donald Trump regarding military cooperation between the UK and US amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- The Prime Minister had previously faced criticism from Mr Trump for his initial reluctance to authorise US military action from UK bases.
- Sir Keir has now granted permission for "defensive" US operations against Iranian missile sites to be launched from British bases, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia.
- Mr Trump, despite earlier calls for UK naval support, later stated the US no longer needed it, remarking, "we don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!"
- The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed its forces successfully engaged an Iranian drone, and the preparedness of the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is being increased, though no deployment decision has been made.
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