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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by Jeremy CorbynYour PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128638

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times United States aircraft taking off from Diego Garcia have conducted strikes on Iran since 28 February 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations.

Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to allies and partners is considered in terms of legality.

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