5 h. ago Starmer faces Iran international law decision if UK assists US over Iran

The issue of whether the UK could be drawn into the Iran conflict is now being considered - and one former cabinet minister has explored the issue in terms of international law

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8 h. ago Trump sensationally calls for Iranian regime change as he holds crisis talks with UK prime minister Keir Starmer amid Tehran threats to unleash revenge

President Donald Trump held crisis talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as world leaders plan for Iran's revenge after its nuclear sites were severely damaged overnight.

Politics

8 h. ago Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

The two leaders spoke on Sunday night after the US launched air raids and missile attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities.

Politics

11 h. ago Mass protest in London against genocide in Gaza, war on Iran offered nothing but pressuring Starmer

Mass protest in London against genocide in Gaza, war on Iran offered nothing but pressuring Starmer  World Socialist Web Site

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13 h. ago Starmer backs Trump’s bombing of Iran saying it ‘can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon’

Prime minister backs US president as he bombs Iranian nuclear sites and says key facilities ‘completely and totally obliterated’

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15 h. ago Keir Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ after US strikes against Iran

It comes after US planes and submarines attacked Iran's nuclear programme

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17 h. ago Keir Starmer warns of 'escalation' risk as Iran vows to hit back at Trump's US for nuclear base strike

The Prime Minister urged all sides to return to negotiations but said he had taken 'all necessary measures' to protect British interests in the region if the conflict escalates.

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17 h. ago Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ following US strikes against Iran

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s nuclear sites.

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18 h. ago Keir Starmer to chair emergency COBRA meeting after US strikes Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there is a 'risk of escalation' both in the Middle East and 'beyond the region' - as he called for a return to diplomacy

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19 h. ago Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

Politics

19 h. ago UK 'told Trump planned to hit Iran's nukes but played no part in US strike': Keir Starmer backs attack as officials make plans to get Britons out of Israel

Jonathan Reynolds said the UK had played no role in the strikes on three facilities overnight, but warned the threat of terrorism here due rise due to the close transatlantic alliance.

Politics

19 h. ago UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

Politics

20 h. ago Keir Starmer speaks out after Donald Trump launches US strikes on Iran

Three sites in Iran were attacked

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20 h. ago John Swinney and Keir Starmer call for talks after US bombs Iran

Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the Iran's nuclear facilities overnight.

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21 h. ago Keir Starmer responds to US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites as he sends warning

Overnight bunker-busting missiles were dropped from American B-2 stealth bombers on number of targets in Iran included their Fordow nuclear site.

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22 h. ago Starmer backs Trump’s bombing of Iran saying it ‘can never be allowed to develop nuclear weapon’

US president bombs Iranian nuclear sites and says key facilities 'completely and totally obliterated’

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22 h. ago Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s key nuclear sites had been “completely and fully obliterated”

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22 h. ago Keir Starmer backs strike by Trump's US on Iran saying its nuclear weapons are 'a grave threat to international security'

The Prime Minister said that Tehran's atomic programme was 'a grave threat to international security' after bombers dropped 30,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs on the Fordow nuclear facility.

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37 h. ago The whole world knew the US and Israel were going to strike Iran

I knew in April the finishing touches were being put to what Netanyahu dubbed Operation Rising Lion. Tehran knew. Washington knew. But our Prime Minister appears to have been blindsided...

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61 h. ago We must renew palliative care focus as part of assisted dying decision

The UK bill’s implementation period should be used to transform access to end-of-life support for all social groups

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