The prime minister has spoken to Donald Trump after the US and Israel launched strikes across several Iranian cities, including capital Tehran.
Sir Keir Starmer said in a statement earlier that British planes were “in the sky” in the Middle East as part of a defensive operation “to protect our people, our interests and our allies” – something he reiterated in the call with the US president.
The US-Israeli strikes were launched after negotiations to limit Iran’s nuclear programme ended without a deal. The UK did not participate.
Sir Keir also released a joint statement with the leaders of France and Germany on Saturday, calling for Iran to “refrain from indiscriminate military strikes”.They should refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons programme and cease the appalling violence and oppression of the Iranian people – who deserve the right to determine their own future.”
Sir Keir also said protections for British bases and personnel had been stepped up to their highest level.
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