Though initially hesitant to join the U.S. war effort, the British government will now allow the U.S. to carry out strikes against Iran's capabilities to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Though initially hesitant to join the U.S. war effort, the British government will now allow the U.S. to carry out strikes against Iran's capabilities to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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11:45 PM • March 20 2026 IST
The British government gave authorization on Friday for the United States to use military bases in Britain to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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