Afghanistan, March 23 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that there is currently no assessment indicating that Britain has been directly targeted by Iran, adding that security evaluations are ongoing.
The comments came after reports emerged of two Iranian ballistic missiles fired toward the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, used by both the U.S. and the UK, according to Reuters on Monday, 23 March.
Starmer emphasized that any attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz requires careful planning and a practical operational strategy to ensure safety and effectiveness.
He added that the UK government's top priority is protecting national interests while working to reduce regional tensions.
These remarks come amid rising tens...