LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the king of Bahrain that four jets the UK is deploying to Qatar could be used to help defend the kingdom from Iranian missile and
UK to Provide Bahrain Extra Jet Defense Against Iranian Threats
UK's Defense Support to Bahrain Amid Regional Tensions
Prime Minister's Statement on Jet Deployment
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the king of Bahrain that four jets the UK is deploying to Qatar could be used to help defend the kingdom from Iranian missile and drone strikes against Gulf states.
Details of the Offer to Bahrain
"The Prime Minister also offered further defensive air cover from these jets for Bahrain to bolster their security," Starmer told Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a call late on Thursday, according to a readout from Starmer's office on Friday.
Response from Bahrain and Next Steps
"His majesty welcomed the confirmation, and they agreed operational teams would work together on plans in the coming days."
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Sarah Young)
