Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:08pm on 06 Mar 2026,Friday International
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa that four UK jets being deployed to Qatar could provide defensive air cover for Bahrain against potential missile and drone attacks from Iran. According to a statement from UK Prime Minister’s Office, the offer was made during a phone call on Thursday night. The aircraft could help strengthen Bahrain’s air defence amid rising regional tensions and concerns about Iranian strikes on Gulf states. King Hamad welcomed the confirmation, and both sides agreed that operational teams would coordinate on plans in the coming days. The move signals London’s readiness to extend defensive support to partners in the Gulf during the escalating Middle East crisis. (PC: Reuters)
