London, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Starmer says US planes flying out of UK bases 'special relationship in action'

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday defended his handling of the US-Israeli air campaign against Iran after President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack over his initial refusal to allow allow the Americans to use UK air bases. "American planes are operating out of British bases. That is the special relationship in action," he told parliament. "British jets are shooting down drones and missiles to protect American lives in the M......

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