"It is entirely legal to protect our people and protect our staff, and therefore all operational capability is available to us in those circumstances. He said the UK had the satellite and intelligence capability to identify Iranian sites. Asked if the UK could fire at an Iranian base in anticipation of it launching an attack, he said: It is my understanding that that would be legal."
"Royal Air Force jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites being used to attack British interests in the Middle East, David Lammy has said this morning. The deputy prime minister stressed that F-35 and Typhoon jets were currently only shooting down missiles and drones fired by Iran at allies in the region. But he said there was a legal basis for them to do more and strike directly at the Iranian bases being used to launch attacks."
"I don't recognise those reports and I have to say I think it is a travesty that any anyone should report from a National Security Council... because of course it puts British lives at risk and I hope that is properly investigated."
David Lammy stated that British RAF F-35 and Typhoon jets possess legal authority to conduct strikes against Iranian missile bases used to launch attacks on British interests and allies in the Middle East. Currently, these jets are limited to defensive operations intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Lammy emphasized the UK has satellite and intelligence capabilities to identify Iranian targets and confirmed legal grounds exist for preemptive strikes against Iranian launch sites. The UK previously authorized US use of British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile facilities following Tehran's retaliatory attacks. Lammy also called for investigation into National Security Council leaks revealing cabinet divisions over allowing US base usage, citing security concerns.
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