Keir Starmer

I want to be very clear.

We all remember the mistakes of Iraq and we have learned those lessons.

We were not involved in the initial strikes on Iran and we will not join offensive action now.

But Iran is pursuing a scorched earth strategy.

So we are supporting the collective self-defense of our allies and our people in the region.

I want to be very clear.

We all remember the mistakes of Iraq and we have learned those lessons.

We were not involved in the initial strikes on Iran and we will not join offensive action now.

But Iran is pursuing a scorched earth strategy.

So we are supporting the collective self-defense of our allies and our people in the region.

We were not involved.

in the initial strikes on Iran.

And we will not join offensive action now.

But Iran is pursuing a scorched earth strategy.

So we are supporting the collective self-defense of our allies

It is vital that we prevent further escalation and return to a diplomatic process.

We want to see peace and security and the protection of civilian life.

Iran can end this now.

They should refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons programs,

and cease the appalling violence and repression against the Iranian people.