UK allows US to use bases to bomb Iranian sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO

LONDON — The U.K. government said Friday that it will allow the U.S. to fly missions from British bases in order to bomb Iranian missile sites that are targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Downing Street spokesperson said ministers meeting Friday afternoon had “confirmed” that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement for the U.S. to use British sites for defensive operations includes actions to “degrade the missile sites and capabilities being used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“They reaffirmed that the principles behind the U.K.’s approach to the conflict remain the same: the U.K. remains committed to defending our people, our interests and our allies, acting in accordance with international law and not getting drawn into the wider conflict,” Downing Street added.