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Starmer Urges De-escalation in Iran Conflict, Prioritizes Energy Security

3/24/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party leader, told MPs the Iran conflict requires swift de-escalation, even if it lasts some time.
He said the UK will not become deeply involved, "This is not our war."
Starmer welcomed reports of US-Iran talks but noted Iran's ministry denied negotiations.
He cited energy security as a priority amid rising oil prices and moves to curb profiteering by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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Sir Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party leader, told MPs the Iran conflict requires swift de-escalation, even if it lasts some time.
He said the UK will not become deeply involved, "This is not our war."
Starmer welcomed reports of US-Iran talks but noted Iran's ministry denied negotiations.
He cited energy security as a priority amid rising oil prices and moves to curb profiteering by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).