British opposition figures warn of dangers of US using UK base in potential Iran attack

The base at Diego Garcia puts US bomber aircraft within 5,300km of Iran but requires UK authorisation for use. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Britain's response if the US enters the conflict between Israel and Iran. Much of the discussion hinged on Diego Garcia, a shadowy UK-US military base deep in the Indian Ocean (Read more at Middle East Eye).