politics
March 21, 2026
UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base
Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego Garcia
TL;DR
- Iran launched two ballistic missiles towards the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, but both failed to hit their target.
- The UK foreign secretary condemned Iran's actions as "reckless threats" while stating the UK supports defensive actions and desires a swift resolution.
- The UK's position differs from the US and Israel, with ministers emphasizing the UK is not involved in offensive action.
- The British government authorized the US to use British bases, including Diego Garcia, for specific and limited defensive operations.
- The incident has prompted political criticism within the UK, with some calling for parliamentary votes on military actions.
- The UK is also engaging diplomatically with allies to condemn Iran's attacks and promote de-escalation.
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