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Three US bombers have returned to Britain after completing the first UK-approved attacks on Iran since Sir Keir Starmer’s policy shift.

The supersonic B-1 Lancers touched down on a bright morning in Gloucestershire after contributing to what US War Secretary Pete Hegseth had insisted would be the ‘most intense night of bombing’ of the conflict.

Previously the Prime Minister had denied Donald Trump permission to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia as part of the campaign – over fears the US’s intentions to cause regime change in Iran were illegal under international law.

Downing Street’s position shifted after an Iranian drone targeted the British airbase on Cyprus. Following that attack on 1st March, the UK approved the build up of B-1s and B-52s at Fairford.

The base is vital to the United States Air Force due to its extended runway and as it shortens the journey for long-range bombers from the US.