Keir Starmer has said Iran “should not respond” to overnight Israeli strikes on military targets.
The Prime Minister urged all sides to show restraint amid fears of dramatic escalation in the region. Speaking at a press conference in Samoa, he said: “This is a live situation. We are obviously monitoring it closely alongside our allies.
“I am clear that Israel has the right to defend itself against Iranian aggression. I’m equally clear that we need to avoid further regional escalation and urge all sides to show restraint.
“Iran should not respond. We will continue to work with allies to deescalate the situation across the region.”
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