Armed Forces Minister refuses six times to say if UK backed military action in Iran over the weekend.

Armed Forces Minister refuses seven times to say whether UK backs US military action in Iran

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Trump and Starmer hold crisis talks after US strikes 'obliterate' three Iranian nuclear sites

The US president confirmed three nuclear sites - Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan - were bombed in the early hours of Sunday.

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The United States has attacked Iran’s nuclear weapons’ production facilities. Now we will need to live with the consequences, writes Simon Diggins OBE.

Whether the UK wished it or not, we are now in the firing-line after Trump's strikes on Iran

The US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites marks the most consequential—and riskiest—foreign policy decision of Trump’s presidency, writes Matt Shoemaker.

US' Iran strikes are most consequential and riskiest foreign policy decision of Trump’s presidency

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Government website revamp costing £500k slammed as 'vanity project'

Government website revamp costing taxpayers £500k slammed as 'wasteful vanity project'

The Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman is a crucial shipping route for oil tankers

Brits warned petrol prices could 'skyrocket' as Iran 'close to blocking' Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister has urged British nationals in Israel to evacuate as conflict in the Middle East escalates

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The spending goal was proposed by NATO secretary general Mark Rutte in a bid to get members of the Alliance to “equalise” their spending with the US

UK and NATO allies agree to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 amid Russia and China threats

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will reveal the policy on Monday

Reform reveals 'Robin Hood' policy to charge non-doms £250,000 fee to be given to low earners

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Starmer says UK 'doing everything it can' to de-escalate Iran tensions as holds emergency COBRA meeting

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US hails 'final blow' to Iran's nuclear programme and warns retaliation will be met with 'far greater force'

US Navy Bunker Buster bombs are staged in the hangar bay aboard USS Constellation (CV 64)

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President Trump Addresses Nation After US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites

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Armed Forces Minister refuses six times to say if UK backed military action in Iran over the weekend.

Armed Forces Minister refuses seven times to say whether UK backs US military action in Iran

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend a bilateral meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Suzanne Plunkett/Pool Photo via AP)

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had observed a "continued intellectual decline within the Russian leadership."

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The US president confirmed three nuclear sites - Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan - were bombed in the early hours of Sunday.

LIVE: Iran threatens 'decisive response' after US strikes cause 'monumental damage' to nuclear sites

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Government to invest millions into DNA technology in bid to treat serious illness

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King Charles marks Prince William's 43rd birthday with unseen portrait

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Late Queen 'rarely carried cash' - unless she was at the races, ex-aide reveals

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Michael Palin says he feels less grief now two years on from death of his beloved wife

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