Starmer gives thumbs-up to Israeli attacks on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he has "grave concerns" over Iran's nuclear programme and believes Israel has the right to self-defence, Reuters reported on Friday. 

Starmer's spokesperson said in a statement, "The prime minister was clear that Israel has a right to self-defence and set out the UK's grave concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme.

"He reiterated (to Netanyahu) the need for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution, in the interests of stability in the region."

Israel decided to launch large-scale attacks on Iran in the early hours of Friday without warning.