World · 28 February 2026
Prime Minister Starmer Holds Emergency Iran Meeting
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an urgent Cobra meeting this Saturday, prompted by airstrikes conducted by the US and Israel against Iran. Britain confirmed it did not participate and prioritises the safety of its nationals in the region. British citizens located across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates were directed to find immediate shelter following reports of missile attacks. Britain seeks to avoid further regional conflict escalation.
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