Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show UK bases being used to launch attacks on Iran
Mar 2, 2026
Yvette Cooper, senior Labour politician and Foreign Secretary in this interview, outlines UK policy on Middle East tensions. She discusses permission for defensive strikes from British bases, evacuation plans for Brits in the region, and legal changes around Iran‑linked designations. Short, direct conversation about security, consular responses, and political fallout.
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UK Authorised Defensive Use Of Its Bases
- The UK authorised US use of British bases for limited defensive strikes to protect partners and British lives rather than to join offensive action.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the decision was based on collective self-defence after Iranian strikes threatened Gulf states and British citizens.
Legal Risks Of Targeting Iran Without Imminent Threat
- Lord Ricketts argued the strike that killed the Ayatollah was likely a breach of international law because an imminent threat wasn't established.
- He warned using force without clear legal basis risks unpredictable escalation across the region.
Conflict Could Push Oil To $100 And Hit Inflation
- Markets reacted to regional instability with oil prices rising toward $80–$100 per barrel and threats to shipping through the Straits of Hormuz.
- Christian May warned higher oil could add ~0.6–0.7% to inflation and delay interest-rate cuts, hitting consumers and growth.