- Sir Keir Starmer criticised Donald Trump's threat to "wipe out a whole civilisation" in Iran, stating such words do not reflect British values and principles.
- The Prime Minister's comments come ahead of King Charles's state visit to the US later this month, at a delicate time for the Middle East ceasefire.
- Starmer also urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and called for Israel to cease bombing Lebanon, arguing it jeopardises the fragile ceasefire.
- He admitted that the UK and other allies lack full details of the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US.
- Sir Keir made these remarks during a two-day trip to the Gulf States, where he met with allies and British military personnel.
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