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UK Authorizes US to Use Bases for Strikes on Iran

The UK government has authorized the US to use its military bases to strike Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. A British nuclear submarine with Tomahawk missiles has already taken position in the Arabian Sea.

UK Authorizes US to Use Bases for Strikes on Iran

The British government on Friday authorized the United States to use British military bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The 'Daily Mail' reported that a British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with 'Tomahawk' cruise missiles has taken up position in the Arabian Sea. A government statement said British ministers met today to discuss the war with Iran and Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement read: 'They confirmed that the agreement allowing the United States to use British bases for defense purposes…'

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