00:03The United Kingdom was not involved in the initial strikes on Iran by the US and Israel.
00:11That decision was deliberate.
00:14We believe that the best way forward for the region and for the world is a negotiated settlement.
00:22The basis for our decision is the collective self-defense.
00:26President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the initial strikes.
00:33But it is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest.
00:40That is what I've done and I stand by it.
00:44...in Yemen have targeted British ships in the Red Sea.
00:47They've facilitated Russia's attack.
00:49Mr Speaker, it is important for me to say that our bases in Cyprus are not being used by US
00:58bombers.
01:00The security of our friends and partners in Cyprus is of critical importance.
01:06And, Mr Speaker, I want to be clear.
01:10The strike on RAF Akrotiri and Cyprus was not in response to any decision that we have taken.
01:18In our assessment, it is very clear that the death of the Supreme Leader will not stop Iran from launching
01:30these strikes.
01:31In fact, their approach is becoming even more reckless and more dangerous to civilians.
01:38They are working ruthlessly and deliberately through a plan to strike not only military targets, but also economic targets in
01:48the region, with no regard for civilian casualties.
01:52I recognise the deep concern that the situation is causing for those involved.
01:57The only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source, in their storage depots or at
02:05the launchers.
02:07The US requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose, because they have the capabilities
02:19to do so.
02:21Yesterday evening, we took the decision to accept that new request in order to prevent Iran firing missiles across the
02:29region.
02:30I want to pay tribute to our brilliant servicemen and women, putting themselves in...
02:35To be clear, the use of British bases is limited to the agreed defensive purposes.
02:42We are not joining the US and Israeli offensive strikes.
02:48And I want to share that with the travel industry and governments in the region, including with our friends in
02:55the UAE.
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