Cliff Notes
- Sir Keir Starmer emphasises the need for stability in the Middle East, calling Iran’s nuclear programme a “grave threat” to international security.
- Following recent US strikes on Iranian facilities, Starmer urges Iran to engage in diplomatic negotiations to resolve the escalating crisis.
- The situation remains tense, with both US and Iranian officials exchanging warnings of potential further conflict.
Stability in Middle East is priority, says Starmer – as he calls on Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’ | UK News
Sir Keir Starmer has said stability in the Middle East is “a priority” following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The prime minister also called on Iran to “return to the negotiating table” to “reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis”.
We’ve just had a statement from the UK prime minister in response to the American strikes against Iranian nuclear sites overnight.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.
“The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.”
WTX News understands that there was no UK involvement in the strikes.
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