Mmastodon WarTerrorism first seen 2 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #6
Claim that UK airbases for US strikes on Iran exposed Britain to attack
Original: By allowing the #USA to use its airbases for an illegal war vs. #Iran , the #UK government opened the UK to attack. Is t
Critics are arguing that the UK government's permission for the United States to use British airbases in military action against Iran has made Britain a legitimate target for retaliation. The question being raised is whether any attack on UK soil should be seen as a direct response to that decision rather than random terrorism, and whether Iran could claim justification under international law.
Why now: Discussion of UK involvement in US military action against Iran is prompting debate over whether Britain's bases make it a target for retaliation.
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- By allowing the #USA to use its airbases for an illegal war vs. #Iran , the #UK government opened the UK to attack. Is this just random #terrorism , or is it a direct response (and one that Iran might argue is justified and proportionate in international law)?… · ubisurv.net@bsky.brid.gy · 2
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