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Sunday, June 22, 2025
UK’s Starmer calls on Iran to return to nuclear talks following US strikes
Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urges Iran to engage in renewed nuclear talks and pushes for a diplomatic solution to the heightened regional conflict after the United States joined Israel’s offensive against the Islamic Republic this morning.
“Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat,” writes Starmer on X.
“We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis,” he says.
Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call…
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 22, 2025
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