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British forces have this evening played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. I want to thank all British personnel involved in the operation for their courage and professionalism."
We stand with Israel and we recognise her right to self-defence in the face of this aggression. Iran must stop these attacks. Together with its proxies like Hezbollah, Iran has menaced the Middle East for far too long, chaos and destruction brought not just to Israel, but to the people they live amongst in Lebanon and beyond. Make no mistake, Britain stands full square against such violence. We support Israel's reasonable demand for the security of its people."
This is an evolving situation but what I will say is that we stand with Israel and her right to self defence and relevant updates will be provided in due course.
Sir Keir refused to confirm or deny whether the British military would be helping Israel, telling reporters Iran's barbaric attack on Israel shows that the regime in Tehran is intent on killing as many innocent men, women, and children in Israel as possible
Shadow Security Minister Tom Tugendhat MP also condemned the attack, saying The situation in Lebanon is volatile and has potential to deteriorate quickly
Hezbollah's front will continue, everyone on the battlefield is ready and, despite the losing of our leader and commanders, we will not move aside nor will we forsake our duty in support of Gaza and in defence of Lebanon,
Giving his first address since the group's leader was killed, deputy Naim Qassem said ... he said If it's pre-warned and fired on a limited scale, just for Iran to say to all their own people and to the terrorists in the region, 'Look, we're not taking this lying down the fact that the Israelis have attacked Hezbollah and gone into Lebanon', that's one thing
I urge them to leave because the situation on the ground is fast moving
Asked what he would say to British nationals who have not yet taken his advice, he said I have been urging since coming to office in July for British nationals to leave Lebanon
Lammy told reporters on Monday night We urgently call for more aid to reinforce our ongoing efforts to provide basic support to displaced civilians,
he added in a meeting with UN representatives Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it, ... Whoever attacks us, we attack them.
said Netanyahu hours after the attack, warning We support Israel's reasonable demand for the security of its people
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) blesses the heroic rocket launches carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran against wide areas of our occupied lands.
Hamas also praised Iran's missile attack, releasing the statement If it's only ballistic missiles, then there's little that we can do with our aircraft to shoot down ballistic missiles
Lebanese people are aware and can fully distinguish between their friends who stood by them in the darkest of circumstances, and those who provide cover for their enemy to besiege and target them,
We stand with Israel and we recognize her right to self defense in the face of this aggression.”
Speaking after Iran’s attack, but before British involvement in repelling it was confirmed, the U.K. leader said I am deeply concerned that the region is on the brink and I am deeply concerned about the risk of miscalculation.”
In a televised address, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said The situation in Lebanon is increasingly grave … You must leave now … Do not wait.”
Starmer, whose government is in close contact with Israeli authorities, also repeated his call to British nationals in Lebanon to leave the country, saying It cannot be tolerated,
Starmer told reporters later on Tuesday The only thing the Iranian regime understands is strength. Now is the time to show unified resolve against Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism, ... We need decisive action, not just statements.”