Sir Keir Starmer has given permission for the U.S. to use two British bases for defensive purposes as the conflict with Iran continues. The prime minister has given America access to the Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford military bases, Sky News understands. The prime minister said he believes that "the only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source" and the U.S. will be allowed to use the bases for this specific purpose. Latest: https://trib.al/fJUuFjl #UK #USA #Iran #WorldNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales