The prime minister has repeatedly called for calm in the Middle East. But in the wake of Trump’s strikes on Iran, what are Starmer’s options? Kate Devlin and Millie Cooke explain

Prime minister backs US president as he bombs Iranian nuclear sites and says key facilities 'completely and totally obliterated’

UK prime minister says Iran’s nuclear programme is a ‘grave threat to international security’

When Trump left the G7 Starmer told journalists that the US president wanted to de-escalate the Middle East crisis. Five days later Trump bombs Iran. The Independent’s David…

The Prime Minister urged all sides to return to negotiations but said he had taken 'all necessary measures' to protect British interests in the region if the conflict escalates.

The prime minister has repeatedly called for calm in the Middle East. But in the wake of Trump’s strikes on Iran, what are Starmer’s options? Kate Devlin and Millie Cooke explain …