Britain’s newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham approves the use of UK military bases by the United States for “defensive” strikes against Iran, according to multiple reports citing Bloomberg. The decision continues a policy described as similar to the one implemented under Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer. The UK characterizes the planned actions as defensive rather than an initiative that would amount to an active war. The reports say the authorization allows the US to use British facilities while framing the strikes in terms of UK and US defensive objectives related to Iran. The timing is also described in the context of President Donald Trump’s broader approach toward Iran, which has included increased pressure and preparations for military options. While the outlets agree on the approval and the terminology used to describe the strikes, they do not provide details in the provided summaries on the specific bases involved, the operational scope, or the timing of any particular strike. Overall, the reported change is presented as a continuation of existing arrangements rather than a new policy shift.