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Iran: Armed Conflict

Asked by Jeremy CorbynYour PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128639

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an estimate of the number of civilian casualties caused by United States airstrikes on Iran since 28 February 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

The agreement allowing the US to use UK military bases is for specific and limited defensive action against missile facilities in Iran which were involved in launching strikes at regional allies and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

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