Starmer: US can launch 'defensive strikes' on Iran from UK bases

Keir Starmer has given the US permission to launch 'defensive' strikes on Iranian missile sites from UK bases.The Prime Minister, alongside France and Germany, threatened to join the war on Iran by taking defensive action to stop the 'appalling' missile and drone bombardments targeting allies in the Middle East.Sir Keir said it is 'my duty to protect British lives' from Iranian 'scorched earth strikes' but ruled out taking part in pre-emptive strikes.