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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Keir Starmer has voiced British support for the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, led by President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister addressed the gravity of Tehran’s atomic ambitions, labeling them ‘a grave threat to international security’ following the deployment of 30,000-pound ‘bunker buster’ bombs on the Fordow nuclear site. This decisive action has sparked both national and international debate, with key figures weighing in on the implications for global stability.
Keir Starmer Endorses US Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Program
Sir Keir stated that the United States had acted to ‘reduce that danger,’ even after previously advocating for diplomatic solutions with Trump; he had earlier cautioned that military action might incite broader regional repercussions. President Trump declared the assault, conducted with B2 stealth bombers, as ‘a spectacular military success’ last night; a claim that Tehran has refuted.
Details of the Airstrikes and UK Involvement
Reports from the US indicate that bombers flew directly from American soil, bypassing the joint UK/US base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. According to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the UK was preemptively informed of the impending attacks but did not actively participate.
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Official Statements on the Matter
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Sir Keir’s Stance: ‘Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.’
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Priority: ‘The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, and stability in the region is a priority.’
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Call to Action: ‘We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.’
Just days prior, Sir Keir advised President Trump against escalating tensions through military engagement. Earlier, while attending the G7 summit in Canada, he remarked to reporters that there was no indication of the President’s intention to engage in such a conflict.
Political Reactions to the US Military Action
Other political figures have also weighed in on the situation.
Other Political Leaders’ Perspectives
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Kemi Badenoch’s Support: Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch stated, ‘By targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, the US has taken decisive action against a regime that fuels global terror and directly threatens the UK… We should stand firmly with the US and Israel.’
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Nigel Farage’s Position: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage supported the military action, tweeting, ‘Iran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons; the future of Israel depends on it.’
Details of the Military Operation
The operation included US submarines launching 30 Tomahawk missiles at two other Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz and Isfahan. President Trump, in a late-night address from the White House, asserted that the uranium enrichment base at Fordow, located 80 miles south of Tehran, was completely destroyed.
UK’s Foreknowledge but Non-Participation
Jonathan Reynolds confirmed on Sky News that ‘We were not and have not been involved in these attacks.’ When asked about prior knowledge, he added, ‘I can’t tell you exactly when we did know, but we were informed, as you might expect, by a key ally, of this action,’ clarifying that the US did not request UK support.
Iran’s Response and Regional Implications
Iran’s foreign minister condemned the offensive as ‘extremely dangerous, lawless, and criminal behavior.’ Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated, ‘The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences… Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.’
This morning, reports emerged of retaliatory missile strikes against Israel, further escalating tensions in the region.