UK knew about US missile strike on Iran, says Reynolds
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Jonathan Reynolds: UK knew about impending US missile strike on Iran
- US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military carried out strikes against three Iranian facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
- The strikes were confirmed on Saturday, June 21, despite earlier pleas from the UK for de-escalation.
- Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds stated the UK was aware of the impending US military action against Iran.
- Reynolds, the UK's business and trade secretary, clarified that the UK was not involved in the attacks.
- He added that a "key ally" had informed the UK about the planned strikes.
- Watch the video above