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UK PM Burnham faces test over US strikes on Iran and Trump's base requests

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Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an early test regarding US-led strikes against Iran, with President Donald Trump seeking the use of British military bases. While the previous government allowed defensive strikes from bases like RAF Fairford, concerns are rising over Trump's threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure, potentially violating international law. Burnham must decide whether to continue supporting US military actions in the Middle East. AI

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UK PM Burnham faces test over US strikes on Iran and Trump's base requests

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    UK’s Burnham faces test as Trump seeks British bases for Iran attack

    The resumption of US strikes against Iran has thrust incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham into a potential day one decision on how much to support Britain’s closest ally in its controversial military campaign. Even as Burnham was installed as leader of the governing Labour Par…

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