Britain rejects US request to use UK bases in nuclear standoff with Iran

[Skybird]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/25/uk-reject-us-request-bases-iran

Oooops. Unexpected, to put it this way.

[Jimbuna]

I should imagine that if Iran ever becomes "a clear and present threat" then said permission would be forthcoming.

America will need to make a decision sooner rather than later after the conclusion of the presidential elections.