The UK is “not involved” in Israel’s attack on Iran.

Without identifying sources, the Times newspaper’s defence editor claims on X that Britain has no plans to assist in defending Israel as Iran retaliates over Israeli strikes that occurred overnight. According to UK defence authorities, the UK has no preparations to assist in defending Israel. This might obviously alter throughout the day, according to Larisa Brown. When Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in October 2024, Britain claimed that two of its fighter jets and an air-to-air refuelling tanker contributed to efforts to stop the situation from getting worse, but the jets did not hit any targets.

 

When Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in October 2024, Britain claimed that two of its fighter jets and an air-to-air refuelling tanker contributed to efforts to stop the situation from getting worse, but the jets did not hit any targets. Dan Senor and Jewish Crossroads were promoted. Continue to Watch Israeli raids against Iranian military and nuclear targets overnight did not involve Britain, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has encouraged all parties to exercise calm and resume diplomatic efforts. A request for comment on any possible British role in defending Israel is not quickly answered by the country’s defence ministry or foreign office. The British embassy in Israel has not responded.