The Prime Minister also expressed “deep concern” about attacks on civilian sites, and discussed ensuring the safety of British nationals and military personnel. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it had carried out further air strikes in the Iranian capital to “establish aerial superiority and pave the path to Tehran”. The UK has played no part in the US-Israeli strikes, but Defence Secretary John Healey warned on Sunday that Iranian retaliation could put UK personnel and allies at risk. He also confirmed to Times Radio that a British “counter-drone team” in northern Iraq had shot down Iranian drones. A damaged car after the air strikes on Tehran (Amir Kholousi/ISNA/AP)He said: “Britain played no part in the strikes on Iran.

Source: The Times March 01, 2026 14:32 UTC