UK Deploys Fighter Jets to Middle East
Israa Farhan
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Saturday the deployment of additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to support emergency response operations across the region.
The move comes ahead of his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada.
The announcement
follows
a significant escalation between Israel and Iran, triggered by a wide-scale Israeli airstrike early Friday targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, including the Natanz facility and Revolutionary Guard bases in Tehran and Isfahan.
The strikes reportedly killed key Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, including IRGC Commander Hossein Salami and Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri.
Iran retaliated by launching drones and waves of ballistic missiles at Israeli targets, further fuelling concerns of broader regional conflict.
Starmer reaffirmed the UK's commitment to regional stability and highlighted the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
He also expressed serious concerns over Iran's nuclear programme, reinforcing Britain's longstanding position in favor of non-proliferation and regional security.
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