President Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The UK could provide military support to America if Donald Trump decides to join Israel in bombing Iran, it has emerged.

Keir Starmer chaired a meeting of the government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday afternoon as the US president dropped a huge hint that he will send US bombers to the Middle East.

Among the topics discussed was whether American planes should be able to take off from the joint UK-US airbase at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands.

After the Cobra meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “Ministers were updated on efforts to support British nationals in the region and protect regional security, as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts.”

Israel began bombing Iran nearly a week ago, claiming Tehran was about........

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