We are the cool kids now. Let’s join the next bomb raid. /s

I think Germany had to be informed because some flights most likely were started from bases in Germany. Britain denied approval, but it seems that Germany gave it.

Actually, Britain denied it for Diego Garcia: https://feddit.org/post/26014744

So did Canada I think. It advised all Canadian citizens to GTFO of the Middle-East ASAP or find shelter a few days ago already.