Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

UK ‘won’t be getting involved’ in Iran war following Trump’s latest threat

Britain has reiterated its commitment to not engaging in offensive operations against Iran, a stance that follows controversial threats from Donald Trump to bomb the nation's civilian infrastructure.

In an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday, the US president declared that American forces would target Iranian power plants and bridges from Tuesday, should Tehran fail to reopen the crucial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.