The prime minister of Britain, Rishi Sunak has reacted to Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday while also revealing what the next line of action will be.
The UK said it is alongside its allies urgently working to stabilize the situation, adding that it does not want to see more bloodshed.
The PM, however, reiterated the United Kingdom’s continued support for Israel’s security.
On Saturday, Iran said it has fired multiple drone attacks against Israel in retaliation to the attack on its embassy in Syria and the killing of its top officials by the Israeli military.
Reacting to the attack on X, the Prime minister said, “I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.
“Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard.
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“The UK will continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq.
“Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stabilise the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed.”
In another report,
Iran’s mission to the United Nations has released a statement on the attack against Israel.
Africa Today News, New York understands that Iran launched over 100 missile-laden drones towards Israel on Saturday.
Iran’s mission, which defended the attack, said it was in response to Israel’s aggression against its diplomatic premises.
“Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus,” Iran’s mission to the UN has said in a post on X.
“The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe.
“The post goes on to say that the conflict is between Iran and Israel – and the US “must stay away”.
It pointed to Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defence.