Starmer urges Iran and Israel to ‘step back’ after strikes targeting Tehran
- On 13 June 2025, Israel launched major strikes targeting Iran's nuclear programme, escalating fears of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East.
- These attacks followed long-held grave concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions and prompted urgent calls from UK leaders for restraint and diplomacy.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a Cobra meeting with senior officials and called on all sides to de-escalate the situation and focus on maintaining stability in the region.
- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the operation will persist as long as necessary to eliminate the threat, while Iran's Supreme Leader warned of harsh repercussions.
- The UK distanced itself from the strikes but stressed working with allies to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions via diplomacy to prevent further escalation.
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Starmer Says UK Has ‘Grave Concerns’ on Iranian Nuclear Program
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has “grave concerns” about Iran’s nuclear program and backed Israel’s right to self-defense, while calling for de-escalation in a conflict that risks engulfing the Middle East.
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