U.K.'s Starmer says it's important to 'de-escalate the situation' after U.S. strikes on Iran
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders are calling for a resolution after the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities while also warning that Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports on how other nations, including China, are responding to the strikes.June 23, 2025
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