The United States has requested permission. To use British bases for
that specific and limited defensive purpose.
We have taken the decision. To accept this request. To prevent
Iran firing missiles across the region. Killing innocent civilians, putting British
lives at risk. And hitting countries that have not been involved. The basis
of our decision. Is the collective self-defense of longstanding friends and
allies, and protecting British lives. That is in accordance
with international law. And we are publishing a summary of our legal advice.
We are not joining these strikes. But we will continue with our defensive actions
in the region.