London agreed to allow the United States to use British military bases to strike Iranian missile sites
In a video posted on his social networks Keir Starmer claims that the United Kingdom did not participate in offensive actions in Iran and that the country does not “will not participate” in such actions. He still says he wants a solution “peaceful”.
It calls on British nationals to follow safety advice regarding travel in the region. Keir Starmer explains that the United States has requested permission from the United Kingdom to use British military bases to strike Iranian missile sites and that London has accepted this request, but that they can only be used for this purpose. He adds that the purpose of this decision, which he says “in accordance with international law”is to protect British lives and those of allies in the region.
“We all remember the mistakes made in Iraq and we have learned from them”finally noted the head of the British government.
More “Iran is attacking British interests and putting its nationals in serious danger” and its allies in the region, added Keir Starmer. “The only way to end the threat is to destroy the missiles at the source – in the storage depots or the launchers that fire these missiles. »
According to the Prime Minister, “at least 200,000 British citizens”residents or vacationers, are in countries affected by the regional conflagration in the Middle East. “I ask all our compatriots present in the region to please register their presence and follow the travel advice of the Foreign Office”he demanded.
“Our armed forces, deployed throughout the region, are also put at risk by Iran’s actions. (SATURDAY) Iran strikes military base in Bahrain, narrowly missing British personnel »added Mr Starmer.
The British Foreign Office on Sunday urged Britons in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to “stay sheltered in place”. On Sunday evening, the Foreign Office also advised to avoid “any travel to Lebanon, except in cases of imperative necessity”.
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