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Evening Standard
Politics
Christopher McKeon

UK will stay out of offensive action against Iran, says minister

The US has continued to carry out strikes on Iran, while President Donald Trump has threatened further escalation if the vital Strait of Hormuz is not reopened (Francisco Seco/AP) - (AP)

The UK will not engage in offensive operations against Iran, a Cabinet minister has reiterated following Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.

In an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday, the US president said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges from Tuesday if Tehran did not reopen the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

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