Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration refused to allow American lon-range bombers to operate from RAF Fairford near Swindon, arguing that taking part in pre-emptive attacks on Iran could violate international law. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration refused to allow American lon-range bombers to operate from RAF Fairford near Swindon, arguing that taking part in pre-emptive attacks on Iran could violate international law.