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UK Allows US Use of RAF Bases for 'Limited Defensive Purpose' Against Iranian Missiles

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the US could use UK military bases for a 'specific and limited defensive purpose' to destroy Iranian missiles at source. An Iranian drone struck the UK's RAF base in Cyprus during the conflict. The UK has not participated offensively. Starmer, alongside France and Germany, had condemned Iranian counterstrikes and called for diplomacy, while stating he does 'not believe in regime change from the skies.'