Summary
Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader in the UK, is urging the government to allow the Royal Air Force (RAF) to strike Iranian missile sites. While the UK allows the US to use British bases for defensive actions against these sites, it has not conducted such strikes itself. The UK government maintains its focus on shooting down missiles and drones but has not changed its stance on directly targeting launch sites.
Key Facts
- Kemi Badenoch calls for UK military action against Iranian missile sites.
- The UK allows the US to use British bases for defensive strikes but does not participate itself.
- RAF jets are shooting down Iranian drones and missiles targeting allies.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy suggests legal grounds exist for strikes on Iranian sites.
- The UK government has no plans to strike Iranian sites but supports US actions.
- A drone, suspected to be from Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a UK base in Cyprus.
- The UK is sending helicopters to Cyprus and a warship to the eastern Mediterranean.
- The UK is offering additional defensive air cover to Bahrain with extra jets sent to Qatar.
