US to start using British bases for attacks against Iran, following PM Burnham's approval - report

Newly sworn-in British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has authorized the use of British military bases for U.S. strikes against Iran, according to a Bloomberg report. This decision maintains a policy established by Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, which categorizes the strikes as defensive measures rather than acts of active war.

Sources indicate that Starmer had previously convened a meeting with senior ministers and officials to discuss the UK's stance on the ongoing conflict with Iran. While no official statement has been released by Burnham's office regarding this specific approval, the move signifies a continuation of the UK's involvement in the U.S.-led operations against Iran.

The situation intensifies as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning Tuesday, stating that Iran's nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain could become a target if diplomatic efforts do not yield a resolution. This development underscores the escalating tensions and the potential for further military action in the region.