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Iran: Armed Conflict

Commons · Question 122893 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 26 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the meeting of the Defence Working Group on 5 March 2026, what steps is he taking to fulfil the UK’s military deterrence obligations following the Islamic Republic of Iran’s actions that threaten the Ki

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 26 Mar 2026

The UK remains committed to supporting Bahrain from Iran's indiscriminate attacks in any way we can. Since 12 March 2026, we have provided Defensive Counter Air support, enabled by the deployment of additional Typhoon aircraft to the region. The Ministry ...