Prime minister says Iran’s nuclear programme is a ‘grave threat to international security’

Prime minister says Iran’s nuclear programme is a ‘grave threat to international security’

Keir Starmer has backed the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and called on Iran to return to negotiations, saying the country’s nuclear programme was a “grave threat to international security”.

Donald Trump announced overnight that the US had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel’s attack on the Tehran regime.

There was no UK involvement in the action. Starmer and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, had pushed for a diplomatic solution amid fears a wider action could further destabilise the region.

  • hsdkfr734r@feddit.nlEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Just a lengthy text to collect some of my thoughts.

    I can’t think of any reason but the bomb if one has 60%+ Uran in bigger quantities and rockets with the ability to carry 2 tonne warheads. They did some steps on that road, it seems to me.

    And there is that regime’s head with that one idea of an almight being that you have to please. And his will to cling to power in Iran no matter what. Makes you think if that guy seeks redemption in the next world in which case, destroying Israel and getting annihilated in return is the logical course. Or if he seeks to keep his power in this world which would forbid that. Or first one thing and then the other - he’s not the yougest anymore.

    The regime in Iran shouldn’t be in place. But what action to take is for their people to decide. It’s hard to near impossible for the people of Iran to overthrow that regime. But that doesn’t legitimate an attack. (It wouldnt free the people or would it? Who would fill the void if the regime is gone?)

    If I imagine myself on the opposite side of the table on Iran’s side, there is not much reason to trust the US and I would seek for ways to arm myself.

    Also having the option of building the bomb is a bargaining chip for them. Even if you wouldn’t intend to go through with it.

    And then there is the statement of the US secret service that Iran is not even close to the bomb. (Like Irak didn’t have WMD but it was the US’ casus belli for the war. Iran supported the US back then btw., but it didn’t help their relations.)

    And then there is the chain of actions and events in favor of Israel (Hisbollah weakened, Syria’s regime overthrown and their air force destroyed) which lead to the opportunity to attack the now weakened Iran. Having those Israeli agents inside Iran and the attack plans in place tells me, that is has been planned for months or years. Same goes for the Hisbollah pagers.

    I’m not in favour of any war - It didn’t help Afghanistan or Irak much, it only stirs unrest but doesn’t help the people. So sanctions against Israel would be the way to go. I don’t think Iran will have the A-bomb armed and ready soon. And I want Iran to have democratic or at least secular gouvernment, which can’t be achieved from the outside, only. But I’m sitting at the side line and have not much at stake here.