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Starmer Deploys More Jets to West Asia, Calls for Iran Talks Amid US/Israel Strikes
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05-03-2026, 22:15
Starmer Deploys More Jets to West Asia, Calls for Iran Talks Amid US/Israel Strikes
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PM Keir Starmer deployed four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar and Wildcat Helicopters to Cyprus for defensive operations in West Asia.
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Starmer reiterated UK's refusal to join US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, advocating for a negotiated settlement with Iran.
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He emphasized that a negotiated settlement, where Iran abandons nuclear ambitions, is in Britain's national interest.
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The UK PM affirmed the "special relationship" with the US, despite President Trump's criticisms, citing joint operations and intelligence sharing.
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UK began pre-deploying assets to the region in January/February and initiated repatriation flights for British nationals from Oman.
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