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BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems

The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

Defence
BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems

The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

Defence
BBC Politics8 Mar 2026

Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics8 Mar 2026

Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement in the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics7 Mar 2026

Swinney would 'consider' US military plane ban from Prestwick Airport

The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

Defence
BBC Politics7 Mar 2026

Swinney would 'consider' US military plane ban from Prestwick Airport

The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

Defence
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

Defence
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

Defence
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

UK must obey international law over Iran, says Thornberry

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Defence
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar

The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Defence
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Defence