London, March 22 -- UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed on Sunday said that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into the conflict involving Iran in West Asia; however, it will remain committed to safeguarding its national and regional interests.

Responding to questions by Sky News over US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Secretary of State said the British government's focus remains on security and de-escalation as the conflict, which started on February 28, escalates.

"Well, I think you need to ask President Trump about the things that President Trump is talking about. What we're doing is we have in place the necessary equipment and sec...