UK PM Keir Starmer Has Reportedly Blocked the US From Using Raf Base in Diego Garcia to Strike Iran
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Published: Feb 19, 2026, 23:15 IST | Updated: Feb 19, 2026, 23:15 IST
In a fresh diplomatic standoff, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to grant the United States permission to use the strategically located RAF base on Diego Garcia to launch potential strikes against Iran. The move has drawn criticism from former US President Donald Trump, who said the decision could weaken Western defence cooperation amid rising tensions with Tehran.
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