Starmer says US action ‘helped alleviate threat of nuclear capability’ in Iran
Starmer says US helped weaken Iranian nuclear threat in Trump defence
- Sir Keir Starmer defended US President Donald Trump's actions in the Middle East, stating American strikes helped alleviate Iran's nuclear threat and calling for a return to the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
- Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel accused Iran of violations with missile strikes, leading to further Israeli military action, which Iran denied.
- Donald Trump expressed frustration over the ceasefire's collapse, criticising both Israel and Iran for their actions and urging Israel to withdraw its warplanes.
- Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the importance of maintaining the ceasefire to allow for negotiations aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- The UK government, through Downing Street, reiterated its priority for a diplomatic solution, urging Iran to return to the negotiating table for a lasting settlement.