Starmer Steps Up At G7 Calling For De-Escalation In The Middle East
What happened
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a diplomatic campaign in Canada ahead of the G7 summit, urging global leaders—including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron—to defuse rising tensions between Israel and Iran. He met Canadian PM Mark Carney in Ottawa, suggesting the summit could be a platform for de-escalation. The UK Foreign Office issued a strong travel warning and deployed RAF jets amid fears of reprisals, following recent Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities.
What next
At the G7 summit in Alberta, Starmer seeks backing for a coordinated push for de-escalation and humanitarian access, as European leaders plan to challenge Trump on his stance toward Iran and Israel. The UK’s response—balancing military readiness, diplomatic pressure, and travel safety—will shape the summit’s approach to Middle East security. Ongoing efforts, including a trade and security working group with Canada, reaffirm Britain’s strategic positioning amid global uncertainty.