Issued on: 05/03/2026 - 16:00

British Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer held a ​press conference on Thursday afternoon to give an update on the escalating conflict ​in ‌the Middle East. Britain's cautious response to the Iran crisis and ‌a drone attack on its key military base in ⁠Cyprus have led to doubts among partners, including US President Donald Trump, about its military effectiveness. Starmer said Britain had the "right plan for defence" and ‌had already been pre-deploying military equipment across the region before the ​start of the war.

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