How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at exactly what support the British government is giving to the US-Israeli-led strikes in Iran
March 2, 202621m 6s
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Show Notes
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that British bases in the UK and in the Chagos Islands would be used by the US in their strikes in Iran. Their use is for ‘limited defensive purposes’ but is that enough to stop Britain being dragged further into war? What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>
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