UK denies US use of bases for strikes on Iranian bridges, power plants

Britain will not allow the United States to use Royal Air Force (RAF) bases to launch strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants, according to a media report. The i Paper reported on Monday that US targeting of bridges and power plants would not fall under the definition of defensive missions. If Washington requests use of UK bases for such operations, it would be denied. US requests permission to use RAF bases on a case-by-case basis, and no such request has yet been made for potential strikes on Tuesday, which Trump has called “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day.” On Monday, US President Donald Trump again criticized the UK government over a lack of support in the Iran conflict, saying […]