UK PM Keir Starmer blocks Donald Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strike

2026-02-19 - 22:33

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for potential strikes.