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Starmer Sends UK Planes to Middle East Amid Iran Crisis

2/28/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's prime minister, confirmed British planes are deployed in the Middle East to protect national interests.
This follows a United States and Israeli pre-emptive strike on Iran, which prompted Iranian retaliation with missile attacks across the region.
Starmer condemned Iran's actions.
He called for a diplomatic resolution.
The United States operation is named 'Epic Fury' amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

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Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's prime minister, confirmed British planes are deployed in the Middle East to protect national interests.
This follows a United States and Israeli pre-emptive strike on Iran, which prompted Iranian retaliation with missile attacks across the region.
Starmer condemned Iran's actions.
He called for a diplomatic resolution.
The United States operation is named 'Epic Fury' amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program.