British News Agency

Speaking to broadcaster Sky News on Sunday morning, the minister said that the UK did not receive a request from the US to use the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.

Jonathan Reynolds said, “We support the prevention of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Like other European countries, we proposed a diplomatic course of action, which the Iranians rejected.”

“I know people will wake up this morning feeling concerned. They’ll want to know what this means, and I want to reassure them that, although the UK government was not involved in these strikes, we have made comprehensive preparations for all contingencies — including protecting British citizens in the region, their evacuation, and, if necessary, the protection of British infrastructure, bases, and personnel.”