- Sir Keir Starmer condemned Iran's "reckless" attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery and confirmed the deployment of Britain's Rapid Sentry air defense system to Kuwait.
- Iran launched drone and missile attacks across the Middle East, striking a refinery and desalination plant in Kuwait, while also tightening its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Donald Trump threatened further US military action against Iran, including targeting bridges and power plants, following a US air strike on a bridge near Tehran.
- The UK is leading diplomatic efforts to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper chairing talks with over 40 nations and warning of potential sanctions against Iran.
- The UK has deployed various air defense systems and personnel to the Gulf region, including the Rapid Sentry and Sky Sabre, with RAF forces actively downing Iranian drones and conducting defensive missions.
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