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In a statement, Starmer said Iran's government has been a destabilizing force and warned that Tehran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

He condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks across the region that followed US and Israeli airstrikes on a large number of sites in Iran.

He also expressed support for countries affected by the strikes, particularly in the Gulf region.

The British leader called on Iran to halt further strikes, abandon its weapons programs, and return to negotiations to avoid wider conflict.

For NPR News, I'm Billum Marks.