Iran warns UK over US access to British bases

Asian and regional outlets focus on the broader reach of any confrontation, including references to Iranian missile threats against US-UK facilities such as Diego Garcia. They describe the UK decision as tying British bases more closely to US operations against Iran’s missile network. Coverage suggests that if fighting spreads beyond Hormuz, countries across Asia that rely on Gulf energy and sea routes could face higher costs and supply disruptions.

• •Regional reports link UK base access for the US to possible strikes on Iranian missile sites that can reach far-flung facilities like Diego Garcia.
• •Iran’s missile capabilities are described as extending thousands of kilometres, raising concerns for US and UK bases across the Indian Ocean.
• •The UK decision is portrayed as deepening its military alignment with US plans to counter Iran’s missile forces.
• •Asian importers of Gulf oil are seen as vulnerable if shipping through Hormuz or nearby routes is disrupted by clashes.
• •Some regional commentary warns that a miscalculation between Iran and Western forces could quickly draw in more countries that host US or UK bases.