Burnham Keeps British Bases Open for U.S. Defensive Strikes on Iran

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continued U.S. use of British military bases for operations London classifies as defensive strikes against Iran. The decision preserves predecessor Keir Starmer's policy following a meeting of senior ministers and security officials before Burnham took office. Reports identify Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and RAF Fairford in England as bases available for missions countering Iranian missile threats and sites used to threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping. Burnham was briefed after taking office and endorsed the arrangement as Washington expanded its campaign against Iranian military targets.