Starmer says he will give US permissions to use UK bases for Iran missions

Politico ^ | 03/01/2026 | Dan Bloom

[MinorityRepublican]

Keir Starmer is reversing his decision to bar the U.S. from using U.K. bases, saying in a social media post late Sunday that he will allow U.S. “defensive” missions aimed at destroying Iranian missile capabilities.

“The only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source, in their storage depots or the launchers which are used to fire the missiles,” Starmer said, after a day of escalating threats against British military, civilian and commercial interests in the Middle East.

“The US has requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose,” he added. “We have taken the decision to accept this request.”

The U.K. also published a summary of its legal advice which said the action would be “solely focussed on ending the threat of air and missile attacks against regional allies unlawfully attacked by Iran and who have not been involved in hostilities from the outset. It does not signal the U.K. having any wider involvement in the broader ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.”

[BlueStateRightist]

The UK, France and Germany jump on board once they see that we’re winning.

[butlerweave]

Starman , Iran is shooting at me , USA , HELP

[Governor Dinwiddie]

“Profiles in Courage”

“You knock him down, and I'll kick him.”

Too little, too later Starmer. That ship has sailed without you.

[Rummyfan]

Hmm.... Starmer must have seen public opinion is behind this action.

[Rummyfan]

The U.K. also published a summary of its legal advice which said the action would be “solely focussed on ending the threat of air and missile attacks against regional allies unlawfully attacked by Iran and who have not been involved in hostilities from the outset. It does not signal the U.K. having any wider involvement in the broader ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.”

Trying to straddle the fence.

[montag813]

Sadly, this may be the last semi-pro-America UK administration we ever see.

[mass55th]

Well that’s mighty white of Keir, seeing as it was the CIA that conducted Britain’s desired coup in Iran in 1953, after the Prime Minister there decided to nationalize their oil business, and cut the Brits out.

[rktman]

Gee, thanks. Fookin’ idjit!

[rktman]

Gee, thanks. Fookin’ idjit!

[rktman]

Gee, thanks. Fookin’ idjit!

[Opinionated Blowhard]

This is a sign. The UK is now supporting the US war effort. Europe (other than France) will come around. The Gulf States will come on board too. All this support will change the public opinion dynamic and make it harder for the Dems to attack Trump.

[catnipman]

better late than never ... kudos to Starmer ...

[Celtic Conservative]

As many of them have now been fired upon, the gulf states have skin in the game.

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[Adder]

Well, yay, Kier...how brave!

Dipshlt wanker...

[mewzilla]

Chants of 'Keir Starmer's a w*****' erupt as protestors celebrate death of Iranian leader In a statement last night, Sir Keir said: "The United Kingdom played no role in these strikes."

[Adder]

Saw that! Hilarious! gave me the idea for the wanker part!