"Sir Keir Starmer has warned his team that they 'mustn't fall into the false comfort that there will be a quick and early end' to the Iran conflict."
"The prime minister stated that the Iran conflict was 'not our war' and emphasized the need for a 'lawful basis' for any UK involvement."
"Starmer welcomed the talks between the US and Iran, adding that the immediate priority has to be a swift resolution of the conflict."
"Iran has responded to Israeli-US missile strikes by effectively blocking the vital oil shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up oil and gas prices."
Sir Keir Starmer warned his team against assuming a quick resolution to the Iran conflict. He expressed the need for a swift de-escalation while acknowledging the potential for a prolonged situation. Starmer stated that any UK involvement must have a lawful basis. He welcomed US-Iran talks but noted uncertainty about their success. The conflict has impacted oil prices, and Starmer is considering government support for households as energy costs rise in the coming months.
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