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UK reports US bases for Iran strikes

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has authorized continued use of British bases by US forces for defensive strikes against Iran, maintaining the policy set by former PM Keir Starmer and allowing operations from Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to counter Iranian missiles and protect shipping routes. The move faces criticism from the British left and some lawmakers over potential complicity in war, as Trump issues militant warnings and legal concerns loom.

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Eight Drones Shot Down Over Erbil, Iraq

Drones targeting Erbil and U.S. facilities in the Kurdistan Region were largely intercepted with no casualties: eight explosive drones were shot down over Erbil, and a separate Shahed 136 attack breached near Erbil International Airport, prompting security responses. Additionally, drones were reported near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, with several intercepted and no injuries confirmed.

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