USA: Airspace and Military Bases
Commons · Question 2829 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 28 May 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what definition he uses for defensive operations in relation to United States use of UK bases and airspace.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 28 May 2026
The UK Government’s legal position on defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks can be found here: Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks - GOV.UK