International

Iran war

Tehran skyline with Milad Tower and the Alborz mountains. Photo: Julia Maudlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustrative only.

Status · Conflict ongoing — see official travel advice

What happened

The US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February 2026 and Iran fired missiles and drones across the region. UK ministers have set out the government's position, including defensive military support and the use of UK bases, in statements to Parliament.

Written from the official records below. Links checked 08 Nov 2026.

Official record

Middle East Update Oral Statement
Ministry of Defence (John Healey MP) · published 09 Mar 2026
Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East conflict: 17 March
FCDO (Yvette Cooper MP) · published 17 Mar 2026
Foreign travel advice: Iran
FCDO

Main headlines

News — not an official source. Titles shown word for word.

Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position
BBC News · 02 Mar 2026

Videos on YouTube

Opens on YouTube. Broadcaster videos are news, not an official source.

Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question (updated documentary) | FRONTLINE (PBS)
FRONTLINE PBS · News — not an official source