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Dame Priti Patel, the Conservative shadow foreign secretary, has urged the UK government to support the US in the event of an attack on Iran. US President Donald Trump has not explicitly stated whether the US will participate in potential Israeli strikes on Iran. However, CBS, the US partner of the BBC, reported that attack plans for Iran have been approved by Trump, although a final decision has not been made regarding striking the country. Lord Hermer, the UK’s top legal adviser, has privately expressed concerns that any UK involvement could potentially violate international law.
In response to calls for published legal advice, Dame Priti emphasized that the UK cannot use legal advice as a shield during a crisis. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has cautioned against being drawn into another illegal conflict in the Middle East by the US. Foreign Secretary David Lammy traveled to Washington to meet with US counterpart Marco Rubio amidst considerations by Trump on whether to join Israeli strikes against Iran. Dame Priti reiterated the importance of working with allies, specifically the US and Israel, and expressed her party’s willingness to support the US in dealing with Iran if requested.
Reports have surfaced regarding concerns raised by the Attorney General Lord Hermer about the legality of Israel’s actions in Iran, potentially limiting the UK government’s ability to assist in any US action. Israel has justified its military actions against Iran by citing the perceived threat posed by Iran’s nuclear weapons program, while Iran maintains that their program is peaceful. The UK previously aided in defending Israel against Iranian missile and drone strikes during a confrontation last year. Dame Priti reiterated the importance of standing by the UK’s “biggest ally,” the United States, when national security is at stake, emphasizing a need for collaboration even in potentially controversial situations.
Dame Priti highlighted the need for a more robust response from the British government to ensure the safety of British nationals in Israel, particularly in light of embassy staff evacuations. She criticized the current response as inadequate and emphasized the need for additional support for British nationals in Israel. The US ambassador to Israel mentioned efforts to arrange military, commercial, charter flights, and cruise ships for evacuation purposes. The call for repatriation flights comes after the Foreign Office advised against all travel to Israel and urged British nationals in the affected regions to register their presence and follow the guidance of local authorities. The Foreign Office confirmed that international land border crossings with Jordan and Egypt are still operational, with consular teams available to provide assistance, and additional support has been deployed to strengthen consular presence in the region
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