The UK’s decision to greenlight US airstrike launches marks a significant development as the United States received approval to use British bases for limited strikes targeting Iran’s missile capabilities.
Backlash intensified after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the U.S.-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Tensions surrounding Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon deepened Thursday as Tehran rejected key conditions from President Trump despite reports of “significant progress” in talks with the United States.