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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer Urges Trump to Avoid Escalation in Iran
Caption: Starmer Urges Trump to Avoid Escalation in Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to back away from military action against Iran, warning of a “real risk of escalation” in the Middle East - According to Politico. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Starmer stressed that diplomacy — not force — is the best way to address Iran’s nuclear program, which has been the target of recent Israeli strikes. While reaffirming the UK’s concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment and supporting Israel’s right to self-defense. Starmer emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions. He also acknowledged legal concerns over Britain’s involvement through the joint, UK–US airbase on Diego Garcia but refused to comment on classified legal advice. Starmer concluded by calling for more rounds of U.S.–Iran talks, saying a negotiated outcome is the only responsible solution. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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