British PM Backs Israel's Right to Self-Defense

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed Israel's right to security and self-defense during a press conference in Brussels. He emphasized Britain's firm stance with Israel but refrained from discussing potential British military involvement in any retaliatory action against Iran.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Wednesday that Israel had the right to security and to defend itself, especially in the context of potential retaliatory actions against Iran.

Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, Starmer stated, 'I think it's very clear that we stand firm with Israel.'

While affirming Israel's right to self-defense, Starmer declined to comment on the involvement of British forces, stating, 'I'm not going to get drawn further than that, nor get drawn on the role of our own service personnel.'