UK moves jets to Middle East as Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel
- The UK announced it is moving military assets, including fighter jets and refueling planes, to the Middle East on June 14, 2025, amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities.
- This deployment comes after a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities on Friday, followed by Iran’s retaliation involving missile launches and drone strikes targeting Israel overnight.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that the assets are for contingency support and stressed the UK’s focus on de-escalation while holding ongoing talks with allies.
- Starmer stated that additional military resources, such as aircraft, are being sent to the area as a precautionary measure, describing the situation as rapidly evolving and highly intense.
- The UK has denied involvement in Israeli airstrikes, reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s security, and cautioned that Iran has issued warnings about striking British military bases if UK forces assist Israel.
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Keir Starmer says UK fighter jets to be scrambled to Middle East amid WW3 fears - Birmingham Live
The Prime Minister confirmed the extra military assets, including Typhoon fighter jets, will be deployed to the Middle East amid growing fears of a full-scale war in the region
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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