Keir Starmer: UK takes defensive measures in Gulf, avoids offensive strikes on Iran https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/f31563e2-c2a7-483b-9e4d-691d595739b9 Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, clarified that while the UK is not participating in offensive strikes on Iran, it is taking robust defensive measures to protect British citizens and regional allies in the Gulf. Starmer said the UK has deliberately avoided engaging in attacks, but has deployed jets as part of coordinated defensive operations that have successfully intercepted Iranian missiles. At the same time, the US requested permission to use British bases to neutralise Iranian missiles at their source, a request the UK approved to prevent harm to civilians and British nationals. Starmer emphasised that these actions are fully in line with international law, grounded in collective self-defense, and aimed at safeguarding long-standing allies. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:09:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube Keir Starmer: UK takes defensive measures in Gulf, avoids offensive strikes on Iran https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/f31563e2-c2a7-483b-9e4d-691d595739b9 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.