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flag UK prepares for potential strikes on Iranian sites, deploys forces to Mediterranean, and evacuates nationals amid regional tensions.

flag Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed UK RAF jets, including F-35 and Typhoon aircraft, could legally strike Iranian missile sites targeting British interests, citing legal and operational readiness for preemptive action. flag The UK has authorized US use of British bases for defensive strikes following Iranian attacks, with Defence Secretary John Healey noting potential UK involvement. flag HMS Dragon and two Wildcat helicopters are set to deploy to bolster defenses in Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. flag Lammy dismissed reports of a Cabinet split, calling NSC leaks a security risk, and emphasized ongoing air defense operations. flag The first government evacuation flight arrived from Muscat, Oman, bringing Britons who fled Dubai amid explosions and uncertainty, with over 140,000 nationals registered for aid.

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