Trump slams Starmer as U.S. readies Diego Garcia, Jordan bases for Iran strike

Published on Feb 20, 2026 09:33 am IST

As Trump blasts Keir Starmer over a “big mistake” on Diego Garcia, the remote island base and Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base emerge as twin launchpads for any U.S. strike on Iran. With THAAD, F‑15s, F‑35s and carriers massing, Washington quietly builds options while talks with Tehran falter.

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