UK Condemns Iran Nuclear Development, Holds Emergency Meeting After US-Israel Strikes

Following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, the UK government stated it did not participate and emphasized preventing further regional escalation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency COBRA meeting to discuss bolstering defensive capabilities. The UK reaffirmed its stance against Iran developing nuclear weapons and highlighted its commitment to protecting allies and British nationals in the Middle East, offering consular support amid heightened tensions.