UK allows US to use British bases for strikes protecting strait of Hormuz; US officials say more troops heading to Middle East – live

UK says decision is to support ‘collective self-defence’ but military will not be directly involved in strikes; officials reportedly say more US troops will be heading to the GulfKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said.Firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers’ safety.