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UK Defence Secretary Refuses to Back Strikes on Iran

UK Defence Secretary John Healey declined to explicitly endorse US and Israeli strikes on Iran, stating that London is closely monitoring the regional situation.

UK Defence Secretary Refuses to Back Strikes on Iran

British Defence Secretary John Healey has refused to explicitly endorse US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Sunday. He made the statement during his address. Healey emphasized that London is closely monitoring the situation in the region. He also added that the UK continues to dialogue with its allies on this issue. A further decision is expected to be made in the near future.

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