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Isreal Iran Conflict: UK Says It Will Not Join US-Israel Offensive Operations Against Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that Britain will not directly participate in the ongoing US-Israel military offensive against Iran, even as the Israel US Iran war continues to escalate.
Starmer clarified that while the UK has allowed limited use of its military bases to support the American response, it is not taking part in offensive combat operations. He emphasized that Britain’s position is rooted in the principles of collective self-defense and the protection of British nationals.
“We are not engaging in aggressive attacks alongside the United States and Israel,” Starmer said, underscoring London’s effort to balance alliance commitments with caution amid the expanding Middle East conflict escalation.
Update: 2026-03-02 16:40 GMT