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UK: Iran Must Not Build Nukes, Seeks Negotiated Solution to Avoid Escalation

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News18•28-02-2026, 16:45

UK: Iran Must Not Build Nukes, Seeks Negotiated Solution to Avoid Escalation

•UK did not participate in US-Israel strikes on Iran, calls for negotiated solution.
•Prime Minister Keir Starmer to chair COBRA meeting on bolstering UK's regional defensive capabilities.
•Immediate priority is safety of UK nationals in the region, with 24/7 consular assistance.
•UK has bolstered defensive capabilities in the Middle East, including radar, counter-drone systems, F-35 jets, and ground-based air defence.
•FCDO issued 'Shelter in Place' advice for British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE due to reported missile attacks.

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