Ministry of Defence update as Donald Trump threatens Iran bridge and power plant strikes

Ministry of Defence update as Donald Trump threatens Iran bridge and power plant strikesHealth Secretary Wes Streeting refused to say whether the US would be carrying out a war crime if it followed through with threats to attack power plants and bridges in IranCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent09:41, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe US president has given Tehran until 8pm on Tuesday Washington time to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz(Image: Andrew Leyden/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)The UK has not received a request to help the US with strikes on power plants and bridges in Iran as Donald Trump's deadline looms.‌The US president has given Tehran until 1am on Wednesday UK time to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping route - or be bombed “back to the Stone Ages”.‌The i Paper reported overnight that Britain is expected to refuse to allow Mr Trump access to RAF bases for any strikes on Iranian bridges or power plants. Keir Starmer has previously approved US use of British bases, but only for defensive purposes.‌The UK assesses all requests from the US on a case by case basis. The Mirror understands that no request has been received from the US in relation to strikes on power plants and bridges. The i Paper was told the UK would deny a US request to use UK bases for such operations.Cabinet minister Wes Streeting said Keir Starmer has been "vindicated" for his judgement in keeping Britain out of the war in Iran as the deadline for Mr Trump's threats approaches.READ MORE: UK government 'wouldn't use' Donald Trump's language after sweary Iran rantView 2 ImagesWes Streeting said 'it's not my judgement to make' on whether the US would be committing a war crime if it carries through with its threats(Image: Philip Coburn/Daily Mirror)‌The Health Secretary refused to say whether the US would be carrying out a war crime if it followed through with threats to attack Iran’s civilian inf...