UK Refuses US Request to Attack Iran from British Bases

The United Kingdom has signaled it will not allow American forces to use British military bases to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure. A spokesperson for Downing Street reiterated the UK position that a conflict with Iran "isn’t our war." The statement comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The refusal limits U.S. military options. The UK hosts several key U.S. air bases, which are central to American operations in the region. The British government emphasizes its bases can only be used for agreed-upon defensive purposes. Launching attacks on non-military targets from UK soil would require specific British permission, which has been denied.