US EditionLammy travels to Washington as Trump weighs strikes on Iran
- David Lammy, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, is scheduled to hold discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Thursday to address rising tensions in the Middle East.
- The meeting follows Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and ongoing exchanges of fire, which raised concerns about potential US military involvement.
- The UK and US have evacuated non-essential embassy family members from Israel, urged British nationals to register with consular teams, and kept land borders open for departures.
- Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel stated that the Conservatives would support military intervention against Iran if the Government deemed it necessary, while Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh highlighted Keir Starmer's commitment to de-escalation and adherence to international law.
- The political developments signal a UK emphasis on diplomacy amid growing conflict risks, with possible US strikes requiring UK approval for use of the Diego Garcia base.
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David Lammy Heads to US for Crisis Talks Over Israel–Iran Conflict
Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump continues to consider joining Israeli strikes against Iran. Lammy and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will discuss the situation in the Middle East on Thursday evening. Iran and Israel continued striking each other’s territory overnight as the crisis deepened. A hospital in southern Israel was hit by a missile, while a heavy water facility in Iran was ta…
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Lammy travels to Washington as Trump weighs strikes on Iran
The high-level meeting comes on the heels of the Prime Minister’s return from the G7 summit in Canada.
FTSE 100 slips as US considers Iran strikes
The FTSE 100 slipped in risk-off trade on Thursday as investors reacted to the news that the US was considering launching an attack against Iran. It would mark a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict and threatens to stoke inflationary pressures for major economies that are already seeing signs of economic slowdown. London’s leading […] The post FTSE 100 slips as US considers Iran strikes appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.
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