Keir Starmer has criticized the irresponsible Iranian assault that caused a Kuwaiti oil refinery to catch fire.
Ongoing attacks from Tehran on Gulf countries are escalating amid heightened tensions involving the United States and Israel’s conflicts with Iran.
During a discussion with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, the Prime Minister explored the option of deploying the UK’s air defense system to safeguard both Kuwaiti and British personnel.
A statement from Downing Street following the conversation mentioned the Prime Minister’s condemnation of the recent drone attack on the Kuwaiti oil refinery and reiterated the UK’s support for Kuwait and its Gulf allies.
The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince also addressed the issue of disruptions to global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and welcomed discussions on a plan to reopen the strait, committing to ongoing collaboration in the following weeks.
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, announced the arrival of a Rapid Sentry air defense missile system in Kuwait to enhance the country’s defense against potential Iranian strikes. Despite causing fires in operational units, no employees were reported injured, with emergency teams and environmental experts assessing the situation.
Yvette Cooper recently condemned Iran’s actions, accusing the regime of holding the global economy hostage through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The UK, along with its allies, discussed imposing sanctions on Iran if the strait remains blocked after demanding its immediate reopening during talks with numerous nations.
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