UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran, says Cyprus bases not used by US bombers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his actions in the Middle East on Monday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s criticism of Britain for not joining strikes against Iran by saying his decisions were guided by law and the “national interest”.

He furthermore clarified that “our bases in Cyprus are not being used by US bombers”.

The strike on the British base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, he said, was “not in response to any decision we have taken”.

In an address to parliament...