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Starmer Criticises Trump Over Iran Strikes And Defends UK Stance. Keir Starmer has told MPs that Britain “does not believe in regime change from the skies,” putting him at odds with Donald Trump over US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In his first Commons statement since the attacks, Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used in the initial wave of strikes, saying it was his responsibility to judge Britain’s national interest. He said the situation changed after Iran launched missiles and drones across the region, threatening British interests and allies, including what he described as an attempted drone attack near RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. That escalation led the UK to permit the use of bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure. Starmer stressed Britain is not taking part in offensive operations and said lessons from Iraq mean any military action must have a lawful basis and a clear, achievable objective.
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