Royal Air Force (RAF)

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Lammy Declaration

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy publicly asserts the legality of strikes on Iranian missile bases.

  2. Legal Review

    UK Attorney General's office begins reviewing rules of engagement for regional threats.

  3. Intelligence Warning

    Western intelligence agencies report increased Iranian missile deployment.

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UK Foreign Secretary Asserts Legal Basis for RAF Strikes on Iranian Bases

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has formally declared that Royal Air Force (RAF) strikes against Iranian missile bases would be legally permissible under international law. This statement signals a significant shift in the UK's legal posture, moving from defensive interception to a proactive framework of anticipatory self-defense.

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