Britain was warned in advance that the US planned to hit Iran's nuclear sites, a Cabinet minister said today as Keir Starmer gave Donald Trump's attack the UK's backing.
Jonathan Reynolds said the UK had played no role in the strikes on three facilities overnight, but warned the threat of terrorism here due rise due to the close transatlantic alliance.
And he confirmed that efforts were underway to get trapped Britons out of Israel, as Tehran launched a barrage of revenge missiles.
The Business Secretary said it would be 'hours, not days' before they could be evacuated, with delays so far caused by Israeli airspace being closed.
The Foreign Office has asked British nationals in Israel to register their interest in a Government-organised flight out of the country early next week.
