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David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day

The Independent UK

David Lammy: RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

The Deputy Prime Minister’s comments came after Defence Secretary John Healey refused to rule out expanding the RAF’s role.

Evening Standard

Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons home

More than 140,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Foreign Office and 4,000 have returned home so far.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes

The defence secretary met his counterpart in Cyprus earlier on Thursday to ease tensions about Britain’s response to drone attacks on the island

The Independent UK

Defence secretary accuses Tory and Reform MPs of ‘unpatriotic’ behaviour

John Healey lambasts opposition politicians for seeking to turn Donald Trump and the US against Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in strikes on Iran

The Defence Secretary said ‘you’ve got to be willing to adapt the action you take’ as he was pressed on the issue.

Evening Standard

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Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war

UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety

The Guardian - UK

UK says it will send fighter additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar and helicopters to Cyprus

British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war.

Euronews

Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks

John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

Home Office reveals issue behind Oman rescue flight after delay

Defence Secretary John Healey is travelling to Cyprus

The Independent UK

Problems ‘getting passengers on board’ caused UK rescue flight to be delayed

Home Office minister Alex Norris said the Government-chartered plane would now leave Oman for the UK on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary flies to Cyprus amid fallout over RAF base drone strike

John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit Akrotiri airbase on island

Evening Standard

UK to send warship to Cyprus after bases hit by drone as Trump tells Iran 'it's too late to talk'

A final decision on whether to send HMS Duncan to the region has yet to be made

International Business Times UK

UK Permits US Military to Use Bases for Targeting Iranian Missiles as Region Nearly Hit With Retaliation Fire

The UK has approved the US to use its military bases for targeted strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, marking a new stage of joint defence amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK

Britain Enters the Iran Conflict for the First Time as RAF Typhoon Intercepts Drone Heading for Qatar

The UK has entered the Iran conflict, with an RAF Typhoon jet shooting down an Iranian drone near Qatar, marking a significant shift in Britain's military stance.

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The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office starts planning evacuation of thousands of Britons in Middle East

About 200,000 nationals thought to be in the region as tensions rise after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian regime

The Independent UK

Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East

Donald Trump says Iran’s interim leaders have called for talks as the human toll of the escalating conflict mounts

Evening Standard

UK mounts major operation to support thousands stranded in the Gulf

Those in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE have been urged to register their presence with the Foreign Office online.

The Independent UK

World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei

World leaders have urged calm after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region

The Independent UK

UK terror threat level under review amid Iran strikes, defence secretary says

John Healey said the UK’s ‘vigilance is high’ amid the Middle East crisis

Evening Standard

Three killed in Dubai as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Ayatollah’s death

Missiles and suicide drones hammer Gulf cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink

Evening Standard

Full list of all London flights cancelled as war rages in Middle East

Dozens more flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to the Middle East have been cancelled on Thursday

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