UK deputy prime minister says there could be ‘legal basis’ for British jets striking Iranian missile sites
The Hill
by Sophie BramsMarch 6, 2026
David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s deputy prime minister, raised eyebrows among British politicians on Friday after suggesting there was a “legal basis” for the Royal Air Force to participate in strikes on Iranian missile sites. Lammy argued during an appearance on “BBC Breakfast” that the U.K. may have justification to take defensive action against military…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/6/2026