US EditionPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Chair Cobra Meeting Following US Strikes on Iran - Liverpool Echo
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to lead a Cobra crisis meeting on Sunday afternoon in response to the US airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities.
- The US launched these strikes due to escalating tensions and a belief that Iran was not seriously engaging in talks convened by European allies after the recent G7 summit.
- The strikes involved B-2 stealth bombers dropped heavy bunker-buster bombs and US submarines launched about 30 Tomahawk missiles targeting buried facilities at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz.
- The Prime Minister expressed concern about the possibility of escalating tensions and called on Iran to re-engage in diplomatic negotiations, while Iran pledged to defend itself and kept all options open for retaliation, including launching ballistic missiles at Israel in response.
- The situation remains volatile as UK officials work to stabilize the region and prepare for possible US requests for further support amid fears of rising regional conflict and threats on British soil.
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