UK Approves US Bases for Iran Strikes

0:00On March 5, the United States and Israel recently launched joint strikes against Iran, putting pressure on allies like the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Kier Starmer first hesitated to let American forces use British military bases, but he changed course on Sunday evening. He approved access to two U.K. bases for the U.S., while stressing that Britain opposes any push for regime change through air strikes alone. Former President Donald Trump commented that the long-standing U.S.-U.K. relationship is not as strong as before, highlighting tensions in the alliance. For Starmer, this decision is tricky because Britain relies heavily on America for defense and security, especially after Brexit left the U.K. more, isolated on the world stage. Deep ties mean shared systems and controls that could leave Britain vulnerable if Washington pulls back, so leaders tread carefully to keep that partnership solid.