And now that we know that the RN is to have its permanent new base in Bahrain, the more important that the RAF have a first class fully operational base in Akrotiri.
Presumably the politicians have made a decision about our ongoing involvement in the middle east. So now they must fund it properly.
I have to say having two genuine operational bases is far better than occasional forays into ad hoc fighting. Bases tend to give troublemakers time for second thoughts.