Event Brief
UK Denies US Access for Iran Air Strikes
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: The UK has not permitted the US to use its bases for potential air strikes against Iran.
WHO: UK Government
WHAT: Refusal to allow US air strikes from British bases
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET
WHERE: Diego Garcia, Gloucestershire
WHY: Concerns over military actions against Iran
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