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UK approves US use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships

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The UK allowed the US to use its bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said there are no leaders left in Iran to negotiate with.By Reuters March 21, 2026, 12:00:26 AM IST (Updated)1 Min ReadThe British government gave authorisation on Friday for the US to use military bases in Britain to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.British ministers met on Friday to discuss the Iran war and Iran’s blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Downing Street statement.

”They confirmed that the agreement for the US to use UK bases in the collective self-defence of the region includes US defensive operations to degrade the missile sites and capabilities being used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement said.

Also, Donald Trump said on Friday that there are no leaders left in Iran to talk to about the war, with military strikes continuing to target Iranian officials.Also Read: Iran threatens global tourist sites as war with United States and Israel escalatesContinue ReadingFirst Published: Mar 20, 2026 11:56 PM IST

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