Britain did not receive a U.S. request for its Diego Garcia base to be used in the U.S. strikes on Iran, but it was informed ahead of the attack, senior minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday.

The US military attacked three sites in Iran on Sunday — Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordo, all key parts of Tehran’s nuclear programme, which it maintains is purely for civilian purposes.

The United States launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting strong condemnation from Iran, who vowed to continue its nuclear program. President Trump hailed the strikes as a success, warning of further action if Iran doesn’t comply with US demands. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu applauded the move, calling it a historic turning point and praising US-Israel cooperation.