Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:23pm on 20 Mar 2026,Friday International
Downing Street said the United Kingdom will not be drawn into a wider war despite tensions with Iran. The statement followed warnings from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who told Yvette Cooper that allowing the United States to use UK bases would amount to “participation in aggression” and risk escalation. Responding, the UK clarified it did not take part in initial strikes and only authorised limited, defensive use of bases. Officials said the move aims to counter threats from Iran while maintaining a path toward diplomacy. (PC: X)
