UK Sees No Evidence of Iran Targeting Britain, Starmer Says

Middle East outlets highlight fears that Starmer’s alignment with US policy on Iran could pull Britain into a broader regional war. This narrative stresses that condemning Iran while backing US military positions, including at Diego Garcia, increases the chance that UK assets or Gulf partners become targets. Commentators expect Gulf states like Saudi Arabia to use talks with London to push for both firm pressure on Iran and strong efforts to avoid a direct clash.

• •Keir Starmer’s support for US actions against Iran is portrayed as a path toward deeper UK involvement in the conflict.
• •Iran’s missile strike on Diego Garcia is seen as part of a wider confrontation with US and allied forces.
• •Saudi leaders use calls with Starmer to seek reassurance on UK support and crisis management.
• •Critics in the region argue that London’s stance risks tying British policy too closely to Washington’s military choices.
• •Middle East commentators warn that miscalculation between Iran, the US, and allies like the UK could trigger a regional war.