Keir Starmer Advises Iran Against Retaliation After Israeli Airstrikes
Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has urged Iran not to retaliate after Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites in Iran. Starmer emphasized avoiding further escalation in the Middle East, stating Israel has the right to defend itself. Despite tensions, the U.K. and U.S. continue to support Israel's right to self-defense and stress the importance of preventing further conflict in the region.
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has urged Iran not to retaliate following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites.
Speaking at a press conference in Samoa, Starmer emphasized the necessity to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East.
The U.K. government is closely monitoring the situation, and early reports indicated that Israel's airstrikes did not target nuclear or oil facilities.
Israeli officials stated the strikes were aimed at missile manufacturing sites in response to Iranian missile attacks.
Iran reported minor damage in Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran provinces.
In Syria, state media claimed Israeli missiles targeted military sites, with some intercepted by air defenses.
The U.S. confirmed it was not involved in the operation but reiterated its support for Israel's right to self-defense through a discussion between U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Speaking at a press conference in Samoa, Starmer emphasized the necessity to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East.
The U.K. government is closely monitoring the situation, and early reports indicated that Israel's airstrikes did not target nuclear or oil facilities.
Israeli officials stated the strikes were aimed at missile manufacturing sites in response to Iranian missile attacks.
Iran reported minor damage in Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran provinces.
In Syria, state media claimed Israeli missiles targeted military sites, with some intercepted by air defenses.
The U.S. confirmed it was not involved in the operation but reiterated its support for Israel's right to self-defense through a discussion between U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
