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US starts using UK bases for 'defensive' Iran operations

United Kingdom9 days ago·Escalating
SourcesRFI English

The UK government confirmed that the U.S. has begun utilizing British military bases for operations aimed at Iran amid continuing tensions in the Middle East. This marks a significant step in U.S.-UK military cooperation in the region.

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85

CRITICAL

Critical — high-severity event with significant regional or international consequences

Confidence: 79/100 — reported by multiple independent sources

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Iran Conflict Escalation
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