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UK moves jets to Middle East as Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel
- On June 14, 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed that Britain is deploying more military resources, such as combat aircraft, to the Middle East to support regional stability amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
- This deployment responds to intensified missile and airstrikes exchanged overnight between Iran and Israel, with the UK aiming to provide contingency support amid fast-moving tensions.
- Starmer emphasized ongoing discussions with allies to de-escalate the situation and reported that British aircraft have already been deployed, with further fighter jets and refueling planes en route.
- He emphasized that the main focus remains on reducing tensions, explaining that all current actions and conversations are aimed at promoting de-escalation, while declining to reveal specific operational details or confirm any UK role in Israeli military strikes.
- The deployment indicates Britain's intent to aid regional security amidst ongoing hostilities, while Starmer engages with international leaders to address the conflict diplomatically during the G7 summit in Canada.
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Sen Bell explains what UK military 'assets' are moving to the Middle East and what role they may play
The UK may play a more supporting role as 'enablers' explains military analyst Sean Bell after the prime minister announced RAF jets and military assets are being sent to the Middle East.
The key objective remains to reduce the military tension between Israel and Iran, but the UK Government, in anticipation that this will not immediately result, has decided to strengthen its military bases in the region. Keir Starmer confirmed last Saturday, as he was traveling to Canada to participate in the G7 summit, that his country has moved more combat fighters and refuelling aircraft from the Royal Air Force (RAF) to the area as contingenc…
UK Deploys RAF Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
British Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has deployed additional Royal Air Force (RAF) jets to the Middle East amidst the conflict between Iran and Israel, while urging for de-escalation. The post UK Deploys Royal Air Force Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Conflict appeared first on Breitbart.
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