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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran

Sir Keir Starmer has dramatically changed his mind over giving the Americans permission to use RAF bases in Cyprus to tackle the growing threat from Iran.

In a late statement on Sunday evening, the prime minister insisted he was giving permission for the “limited specific defensive purpose” of protecting UK and US allies across the Middle East as Iran continues to lash out.

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