US EditionBritish planes 'in the sky today' in the Middle East, says Starmer
British planes participate in regional defense to safeguard UK interests and allies amid Iranian retaliation after US and Israeli strikes, Prime Minister Starmer said.
- On Feb 28, 2026, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed British planes 'are in the sky today' in the Middle East to protect interests and allies, following regional developments.
- Following talks that ended on February 26, 2026, US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning in what the two countries described as a `pre-emptive` strike, prompting reported missile retaliation.
- The Prime Minister convened the Government’s Cobra emergency committee before speaking to Middle Eastern leaders and urged Iran to return to negotiations, demonstrating diplomatic outreach.
- In a joint statement, the UK, France and Germany condemned Iran’s retaliation in the strongest terms and urged the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution.
- Britain increased protections at British bases to their highest level and advised UK nationals in parts of the Middle East to shelter in place, while resisting US requests to use the Diego Garcia base .
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Tensions in the Middle East are running high following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran's military is active in the region. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for increased security at military bases. Meanwhile, the crucial question is: Is Britain involved in the war?
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SDLP leader Claire Hanna said the UK Government must push for de-escalation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided speaking out on Saturday about the US and Israel attacks on Iran in the last few hours, but he explicitly condemned Iranian counter-attacks “against partners in the region, many of them without being part of the conflict,” and expressed solidarity with them.
British planes ‘in the sky today’ in Middle East, PM confirms after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
British planes are circling the Middle East after the US and Israel launched a joint attack against Iran this morning.Sir Keir Starmer condemned Iran’s response to the attacks, which it carried out against partners in the region hosting American bases.“As part of our commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East, we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region which we have recently strengthened”, he said.“Our forces are a…
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