British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran, emphasizing the importance of a negotiated settlement with Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The UK will maintain its focus on diplomacy rather than military escalation, despite international pressure. Starmer reiterated the UK's commitment to its values in the face of global pressure regarding military action against Iran.

British Prime Minister Starmer on Thursday defended the decision not to join US-Israel attack on Iran, saying the best solution to the issue is “a negotiated settlement with Iran, where they give up their nuclear ambitions,” Anadolu reports. Speaking at a Downing Street news conference, Keir Starmer defended his decision not to join offensive strikes on Iran being carried out by the US and Israel. He said the UK’s position remained focused on diplomacy rather than military escalation. “Now, that’s why I took the decision that the UK would not join the initial strikes on Iran by the US and Israel,” he noted. The UK will “stand firm” by its values despite international pressure over military action against Iran, he added. […]]]>

British premier defends decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran

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