Iran must never be allowed to build nukes, don’t want conflict escalation: UK

LONDON: (Feb 28) The British government on Saturday said it did not participate in the joint strikes launched by the US and Israel on Iran, calling for a negotiated solution to prevent further escalation of the conflict into the wider region.

Downing Street said Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency ministerial Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA) meeting to discuss bolstering the UK's defensive capabilities in the region.

A government spokesperson said the immediate priority is the safety of UK nationals in the region, who will be provided consular assistance 24/7.