A recent poll conducted by YouGov revealed that almost half of the British population is against the military strikes on Iran carried out by US President Donald Trump, with less than 30% expressing support for the actions. The survey of 4,132 adults also indicated that 50% of respondents disapprove of the use of RAF bases for launching attacks on Iran, even if limited to missile targets.

In response to the US military’s use of UK bases for the strikes, only 32% of those surveyed expressed approval, while 45% expressed a desire for the UK to neither condemn nor praise the US for the attacks on Iran. This stance was taken after Prime Minister Boris Johnson granted permission for the US to use UK bases to target Iran’s missile launchers and storage facilities.

Following the military actions that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and senior Tehran officials, President Trump criticized the UK for its response. In contrast, UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer emphasized that the UK does not support regime change through aerial bombardment, citing lessons learned from past conflicts like the Iraq war.

While supporting defensive measures to protect British citizens in the region, Starmer stressed the importance of a clear and lawful plan before committing to military actions. The Foreign Office is actively exploring evacuation options for British nationals in Iran amid escalating tensions, with over 102,000 individuals already registering with the government for assistance.

The YouGov poll data also revealed varying levels of support for the US military actions among different political party supporters, with Reform voters and some Tories showing stronger backing compared to Labour, Green, and Liberal Democrat supporters. Nigel Farage criticized the UK government’s response to the crisis, calling it “frankly pathetic” for not allowing British bases to be used in targeting Iran. Farage expressed agreement with the actions taken by the US and Israel in the region.