Hands off Iran – No to War
Demonstration and peace vigil at Fairford US air base
Saturday 7 March, 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Organised Drone Wars UK, CND and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign
In the early morning of Saturday 28 February the US and Israel launched a series of murderous military attacks on Iran. Hundreds of civilian lives have already been killed, with attacks hitting cities, homes, and schools, and the consequences for the global economy appear severe.
Trump has not stated what the aims of the war are, other than to claim that “Iran tried to interfere in 2020, 2024 elections”. The war is in blatant defiance of international law on every level: an act of aggression against every principle of international law, and launched without the approval of the US Congress.
The UK, too, is deeply complicit in Trump’s war despite a government campaign aimed at fooling the media and public into believing it is merely standing on the side lines and defending its “national interests”.
US Air Force attack aircraft from Lakenheath air base in the UK have deployed to the Middle East, including F-35 jets which have moved to Saudi Arabia and F-15Es deployed in Jordan. Special forces aircraft from Mildenhall air base have also flown to the Middle East.
Despite claiming that bases like Fairford and Diego Garcia will not be used to bomb Iran, the UK has allowed US aircraft flying to the Middle East for its military build-up to use bases such as Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Prestwick airport in Scotland as staging posts for overnight rest stops and refuelling.
Following the initial attacks on Iran, the UK government has decided that US bases on UK territory can be used to attack Iranian missile sites in Iran.
UK Typhoon and F35 aircraft are also flying to “defend” Israeli and US forces and bases – freeing up aircraft for use in attacks. It is highly likely that the UK has shared intelligence information with the US in support of the attacks – for example information gained as a result of RAF Reaper drone flights close to Iran aimed at provoking a response from Iranian forces.
Join us to face down this unlawful aggression and demand an immediate end to the war with Iran.
Demo at Fairford base on Saturday 7 March:
1.00 – 2.30 pm: come for as long or short a time as you can manage.
- Bring banners, placards, food and friends!
- Dress appropriately for the weather.
- Check back here in case of last minute changes before heading to the demo.
This is a highly dangerous situation, which could rapidly escalate out of control.
Please join us to send out a strong message to the US military and UK government that we will do everything we can to resist their plans for this horrific war.
Demonstration will be by the main gate at corner of Horcott Road /Maine Street.
Postcode for Sat Nav: GL7 4DL
More details:
Drone Wars UK: info@dronewars.net / 07960 811437 or CND: enquiries@cnduk.org / 020 7700 2393