Tag: Iran ceasefire

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‘Not our war’? Starmer under fire as UK intercepts 110 drones and he jets to Gulf to back Iran ceasefire
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UK Politics8 Apr 202614:00 BST

‘Not our war’? Starmer under fire as UK intercepts 110 drones and he jets to Gulf to back Iran ceasefire

Keir Starmer has welcomed the US–Iran ceasefire and is flying to the Gulf to back it – but critics say his ‘not our war’ stance is absurd as the UK admits shooting down 110 drones and flying 1,600 hours of defensive missions.

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UK Politics8 Apr 202613:41 BST

‘Not our war’? Liz Truss blasts Starmer’s Gulf trip as a photo‑op after Iran ceasefire he welcomed

Liz Truss has branded Keir Starmer’s Gulf trip a “photo opportunity”, accusing the PM of dithering over US bases, appeasing Iran for votes and only flying out once Trump’s ceasefire deal over Hormuz was already done.