‘Act of aggression against Iran’: Araghchi warns UK over US access to British military bases
Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: UK
Published: August 01, 2026 at 11:01
📝 Summary
Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US strikes from its bases is aggression. He stated this action grants Iran the right to self-defense under international law. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continued US military base access for operations. Burnham also reaffirmed UK commitment to maritime security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. London maintains it is not part of any war with Iran and supports diplomacy.