Britain's new prime minister has agreed to let the United States keep using UK military bases for what London calls defensive strikes against Iran, according to reports. The move keeps in place a policy set by the last prime minister, Keir Starmer. It comes as the United States widens its attacks on Iran.
Andy Burnham, who became prime minister on Monday, was told of the position and agreed to keep it, Bloomberg reported. Neither Burnham's office nor Downing Street has confirmed the move in public. So, the account rests on reporting, not an official statement.
