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flag US and Israeli strikes on Iran target nuclear and missile sites, sparking retaliation and regional concern.

flag In the midst of escalating regional tensions and failed nuclear talks, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, known as Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian cities to degrade nuclear and missile capabilities. flag US President Donald Trump described the mission as "noble," while Iran reportedly launched retaliatory missiles, prompting shelter-in-place orders for civilians and Western personnel in the Gulf. flag The UK government has not commented, but British embassies have advised nationals to exercise caution. flag Dame Emily Thornberry, a senior Labour MP, urged caution, calling the military action legally questionable and warning that if Iran retaliates, the UK could be drawn into conflict, particularly given Western military presence in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. flag The UK reportedly previously refused to allow such operations to take place at its Diego Garcia base, a decision that Reform UK's Richard Tice criticized as damaging to the UK-US alliance.

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