US Uses UK Airbase to Strike Iran, Protesters Demand Halt

Anti‑war activists gathered outside RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Thursday to protest the United States’ use of the base as a staging point for airstrikes against Iranian targets. The demonstrators, who carried placards calling for an end to the “unilateral” use of force, were met by a small police presence that kept the protest orderly while allowing the activists to speak to the media and release statements.

The United States has reportedly used RAF Lakenheath, along with other UK bases, to launch missile strikes against Iranian military sites in the Middle East, citing threats to regional stability and the need to deter further aggression. The protest comes amid growing scrutiny of the UK’s role in supporting U.S. military operations overseas, with critics arguing that such cooperation undermines diplomatic efforts and escalates tensions. The UK government has reiterated that any use of its bases is conducted in accordance with national security and international law, while the protestors call for a renewed focus on diplomatic solutions.