Starmer Deploys More Jets to West Asia, Calls for Iran Talks Amid US/Israel Strikes

• PM Keir Starmer deployed four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar and Wildcat Helicopters to Cyprus for defensive operations in West Asia.
• Starmer reiterated UK's refusal to join US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, advocating for a negotiated settlement with Iran.
• He emphasized that a negotiated settlement, where Iran abandons nuclear ambitions, is in Britain's national interest.
• The UK PM affirmed the "special relationship" with the US, despite President Trump's criticisms, citing joint operations and intelligence sharing.
• UK began pre-deploying assets to the region in January/February and initiated repatriation flights for British nationals from Oman.