UK tells Bahrain its jets can provide extra defensive cover against Iranian strikes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the king of Bahrain that four jets the UK is deploying in Qatar could be used to help defend the kingdom from Iranian missile and drone strikes against Gulf states.
“The Prime Minister also offered further defensive air cover from these jets for Bahrain to bolster their security,” Starmer told Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a call late on Thursday, according to a readout from Starmer’s office on Friday.
“His majesty welcomed the confirmation, and they agreed operational teams would work together on plans in the coming days.”
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