Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122893

Iran: Armed Conflict

Tabled: 23 March 2026

Answered: 26 March 2026

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Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the meeting of the Defence Working Group on 5 March 2026, what steps is he taking to fulfil the UK’s military deterrence obligations following the Islamic Republic of Iran’s actions that threaten the Ki

Answer

Al Carns

The UK remains committed to supporting Bahrain from Iran's indiscriminate attacks in any way we can. Since 12 March 2026, we have provided Defensive Counter Air support, enabled by the deployment of additional Typhoon aircraft to the region. The Ministry ...

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