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Minister refuses SIX TIMES to say if UK backs Trump's strikes on Iran
- Labour Defence Secretary John Healey refused six times to say if the UK backs the US–Israeli strikes on Iran in a BBC interview.
- Healey said Britain played no part in the strikes and left it to the US to present the legal basis for its action.
- Badenoch criticized the government’s position as feeble for not confirming support or legality of the strikes.
- Healey said the primary aim was that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon.
- Patel argued Britain should have been more proactive in supporting the US–Israeli stance on Iran.
- The piece notes Canada and Australia endorsed the US–Israeli action.
- The Defence Secretary suggested Britain would not permit bases to be used for pre-emptive action.
- The coverage includes reactions from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticizing Healey's stance.
- The article frames a broader debate on international law and military basing in the UK.
- Healey linked Britain’s stance to the shared goal of stopping a nuclear-armed Iran.
- The piece cites live updates and commentary from multiple outlets and figures.
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