London Describes Washington as a "Steadfast" Ally After U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria

Britain described the United States on Saturday as a "steadfast" ally and stated it supports Washington's right to respond to attacks, following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria. A spokesperson for the British government said in a statement, "The United Kingdom and the United States are steadfast allies. We won't comment on their operations, but we support their right to respond to the attacks." He added, "We have long condemned Iran's destabilizing activities across the region, including its political, financial, and military support for various armed groups." The strikes that occurred on Friday hit more than 85 targets related to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and groups it supports, following a drone attack last week in northeastern Jordan that resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. Last month, the U.S. and the U.K. conducted coordinated strikes across Yemen against Iranian-aligned Houthis, who have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea in a move they described as solidarity with Palestinians against Israel.