"The British government has not given permission for the US to use UK military bases to support potential US strikes on Iran, the BBC understands. The US has in the past used RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire, and the UK overseas territory of Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, to carry out strikes in the Middle East region. A UK government spokesperson said: "As routine, we do not comment on operational matters.""
"The US has been pressuring Iran to agree to curb its nuclear programme. It has threatened possible strikes if it fails to do so and has moved warships, aircraft and other military assets to the region in preparation for a possible strike. At the same time, some progress has been reported at talks between American and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland."
"Insiders believe the Pentagon's preparations for possible strikes on Iran - which could potentially be launched from Diego Garcia - may have shifted the president's understanding of the significance of the island, the largest in the Chagos archipelago. Trump referenced this is his Truth Social post, saying: "Should Iran decide not to make a deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the [RAF] Airfield location in Fair"
The UK government has not given permission for the United States to use UK military bases to support potential strikes on Iran. The US previously used RAF Fairford and the UK overseas territory of Diego Garcia to carry out strikes in the Middle East. The US has been pressuring Iran to curb its nuclear programme, threatened strikes, and moved warships, aircraft and other assets to the region. Some progress has been reported at talks between American and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The UK supports a political process, insists Iran must not develop a nuclear weapon, and prioritises regional security.
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