London, April 1 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (local time) has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict will "affect the future of our country," while insisting that Britain is prepared to endure the economic fallout, saying, "no matter how fierce this storm, we are well-placed to weather it."

The British Prime Minister also reiterated that "this is not our war" and that the UK will not be drawn into it because "that is not in our national interest".

Addressing concerns over rising living costs, Starmer said, "The most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push for de-escalation in the Middle East, and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is such a vital route for energy."

He stressed ongo...