UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States permission to use British bases during the ongoing conflict with Iran. This follows Iran's continued attacks across the Middle East following joint US-Israel strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Starmer stated that the UK would not participate in these strikes, but would assist the US by granting its military permission for use of British bases for defensive strikes. The decision was made in accordance with international law and was made to prevent Iran from launching missiles across the region.