India, Feb. 20 -- Amid the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, new reports suggest US President Donald Trump is weighing his options for a military strike against Tehran. However, as Trump gears up for an attack, the UK has moved to block American access to British bases.

As per a report by The Times UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be blocking Washington's request to use British bases in case it moves to attack Iran.

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The UK PM has reportedly told the US that the use of British bases in Diego Garcia and Gloucestershire, would be a breach of international law.

Both bases - Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island and the RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are home to Amer...