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Iran: Armed Conflict

Commons · Question 128639 · 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, whether he has made an estimate of the number of civilian casualties caused by United States airstrikes on Iran since 28 February 2026.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 27 Apr 2026

The agreement allowing the US to use UK military bases is for specific and limited defensive action against missile facilities in Iran which were involved in launching strikes at regional allies and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.For operational security r...