- The UK is increasing the readiness of its aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, for potential deployment to the Middle East, though no decision has been made to send it.
- The Ministry of Defence confirmed the UK has bolstered its military presence in the region since January, deploying assets including Typhoons, F-35 jets, and additional personnel.
- The US has commenced using British bases for "specific defensive operations" against Iranian missile threats, with more American bombers arriving at RAF Fairford.
- Sir Keir Starmer has granted permission for these "defensive" US actions to be launched from UK bases.
- British citizens are being repatriated from the Middle East via charter flights, amidst political criticism regarding the UK's stance on the conflict.
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