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USA: Military Bases

Asked by Kim JohnsonLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 2833

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK locations, including civilian airports, have been used to support United States aircraft transiting to operations in the Middle East since the start of the Iran conflict in February 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

For operational security reasons, we will not comment further on foreign nations’ military aircraft movements.

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