UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Monday that efforts must be made to de-escalate tensions surrounding Iran. He warned that a prolonged conflict could have negative economic consequences. According to British media reports, Starmer made these remarks during a visit to a community center in London, where he emphasized the need to ease the situation. 'The longer this conflict continues, the greater the likelihood of it impacting the economy,' he stated. He added that the UK government has taken measures over the past 18 months to strengthen the economy's resilience against potential 'shocks'.
