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The tough choices Andy Burnham faces on Iran war as US pushes for more UK involvement
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, faces pressure from the US to increase British involvement in the Iran conflict. He has engaged with Gulf allies like the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait while allowing the US to use RAF Fairford for attacks on Iranian missile sites, despite public opposition. Critics argue he has not challenged US President Donald Trump effectively.
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