UK Approves US Strikes on Iran: A Major U-turn

0:00On March 21st, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has approved the use of two British bases by the United States for strikes against Iranian targets, blocking the strait of Hormuz. The bases are RAF Fairford and Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. This move aims to reopen the vital shipping lane after Iran closed it off. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies including the UK for not stepping up faster to help protect the route. Downing Street had previously limited access to defensive actions only, but now allows operations to target missile sites threatening ships. The RAF is also running defensive air patrols over Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Opposition leaders are calling this a major U-turn by Starmer. Tori-Chief Kemi-Badanak labeled it the mother of all reversals, while others say it pulls Britain deeper into the conflict without a parliamentary. Vote. Former labor figure, Jeremy Corbyn warned it risks reckless escalation with no public

1:02debate. Meanwhile, about 2,500 U.S. Marines are heading to the region, with more units to follow. Reports suggest the U.S. is considering seizing Iran's car-guiland, a key oil export hub, to force negotiations. Iran remains defiant, vowing to fight on as its forces brace for confrontation. Marines are high across the Gulf, with fresh drone strikes on oil sites and allies like Saudi Arabia hinting at retaliation. The world watches closely, as efforts continue to secure the strait and ease global energy pressures.