"Earlier this morning, the United States and Israel struck targets in Iran. Iran has since launched indiscriminate strikes across the region. I know the British people and communities across our country will be deeply concerned about what this means for security and stability, and for the fate of innocent people across the region, which for so many of us includes friends and family members."
"The United Kingdom played no role in these strikes, but we have long been clear the regime in Iran is utterly abhorrent. They have murdered thousands of their own people, brutally crushed dissent and sought to destabilize the region. Even in the United Kingdom, the Iranian regime poses a direct threat to dissidents and to the Jewish community."
"British aircraft are reportedly involved in supporting the protection of allied military bases, monitoring missile and drone threats, and deterring further escalation. The government reiterated that the objective is to reduce risk to UK personnel and prevent the conflict from expanding."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that UK military aircraft are currently deployed in Middle Eastern airspace as part of coordinated defensive operations. The mission focuses on protecting British citizens, strategic interests, and allied forces while monitoring threats and deterring further escalation. The UK did not participate in recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran, nor were British military installations used for these operations. British forces maintain a defensive posture, supporting allied base protection and threat monitoring without engaging in direct offensive operations. The government emphasizes reducing risk to UK personnel and preventing conflict expansion.
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