"The 146ft B-1 Lancer, which is capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening after Keir Starmer had granted permission for defensive US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. The armed forces chief, Richard Knighton, said he expected the US to launch missions from the Gloucestershire base within the next few days."
"US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, warned on Thursday that strikes were about to surge dramatically, referring to more fighter squadrons, more defensive capabilities and more bomber pulses more frequently. On Friday, Donald Trump demanded Iran's unconditional surrender while Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran and Beirut and Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries."
"At a top secret national security meeting last Friday, Starmer's suggestion to allow the US to use RAF bases to carry out defensive strikes was reportedly met with opposition from a number of cabinet ministers including Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood, according to the Spectator."
A US B-1 Lancer bomber capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized defensive US military action against Iranian targets from UK bases. The armed forces chief indicated operations would commence within days. Starmer approved US strikes from Fairford and Diego Garcia following escalating tensions, including Iranian retaliatory strikes and Israeli military operations. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned strikes would surge dramatically with increased fighter squadrons and bomber operations. Starmer defended blocking initial offensive strikes, maintaining the decision upheld UK judgment. Trump criticized the prime minister personally. Cabinet ministers reportedly opposed the decision, though Starmer claimed unanimous national security council support.
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