Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:41pm on 02 Mar 2026,Monday International
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will not join US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He told Parliament that Britain will act only under international law and in its national interest. Starmer said the UK will protect its citizens and allies from Iranian missile and drone attacks. He allowed limited US use of British bases for defence. US President Donald Trump criticised the delay. Starmer said the Iraq war shaped his decision. He warned that bombing alone cannot bring regime change. An Iranian drone hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Hundreds have died since the fighting began.
