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Burnham faces decision on UK support for US Iran strikes
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham is set to decide how much to support renewed US strikes against Iran.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Incoming UK prime minister faces a day-one decision on how much to support Britain’s ally in renewed US strikes against Iran.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Renewed US strikes against Iran have prompted high-level talks in the outgoing government about how the UK should respond.
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