Written questions

Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Commons · Question 128638 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times United States aircraft taking off from Diego Garcia have conducted strikes on Iran since 28 February 2026.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 27 Apr 2026

For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to a...