UK Backs US Military Strikes on Iran, Claims Joint Action Prevented Nuclear Escalation

The British government has formally endorsed the United States' recent airstrikes against Iranian military targets, asserting that the coordinated Western military intervention successfully neutralized an imminent nuclear threat. 

 Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK's support during an emergency session of Parliament, marking his first major foreign policy decision since taking office.  

According to classified intelligence briefings shared with NATO allies, Western agencies had detected alarming advancements in Iran's nuclear program, including preparations to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels at underground facilities. "We faced a clear and present danger that required immediate action," stated UK Defense Secretary John Healey, revealing that British reconnaissance planes had assisted in identifying targets during the precision strikes.  

The military operation, which targeted Revolutionary Guard bases and nuclear research sites across three Iranian provinces, has drawn sharp condemnation from Tehran. Iranian state television showed footage of damaged facilities while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed "severe retaliation." Global markets reacted nervously, with oil prices surging 8% amid fears of regional escalation.  

Opposition leaders in London questioned the evidence of an imminent nuclear threat, with some MPs comparing the situation to the flawed intelligence that preceded the Iraq War. However, the Labour government maintained that the strikes were a necessary last resort after diplomatic efforts collapsed. "Sometimes strength prevents greater conflict," argued Foreign Secretary David Lammy during heated parliamentary debates.  

The UK's involvement signals a reinvigorated Atlantic alliance under the new Labour administration, contrasting with the previous government's more cautious Middle East approach. As tensions simmer, British nationals across the region are being advised to exercise extreme caution, while the Royal Navy has deployed additional ships to the Strait of Hormuz.  

International reactions remain divided, with European allies offering measured support while Russia and China denounced the strikes as "dangerous imperialism." With Tehran convening an emergency UN Security Council session, the world now watches to see whether this intervention has indeed averted catastrophe or ignited a more dangerous phase of global instability.