West is facing ‘moment of peril’ after Iran vows retaliation for US strikes Ministers have warned the UK is facing an elevated threat as tensions in the Middle East escalate The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
'In a bunker' Iran Supreme Leader must avoid 'catastrophic mistake' of escalating war, warns David Lammy The Foreign Secretary is stressing that that the Middle East, and beyond, is at a ‘moment of peril’ Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Lammy says he told Iran it would be a mistake to blockade Strait of Hormuz The Foreign Secretary said it would be a ‘catastrophic mistake’ for Tehran to fire at US bases in the region. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – as it happened Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming days The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
Lammy says Middle East needs ‘diplomatic solution’ after US talks The comments came in the hours after calls between UK and US leaders. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Chinese mega-embassy in London set for approval within weeks despite security risk fears Angela Rayner is poised to approve the plans despite concerns about espionage risks Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025
Keir Starmer backs US strike on Iran but warns of wider escalation risk PM calls on Tehran to return to negotiations and holds talks with Macron and Merz after US attack on three nuclear sites The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march on Whitehall Thousands of protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and Israel’s bombing of Iran The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025
'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with German Foreign Minister Wadephul? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West." Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran? European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2025
EU diplomats' meeting with Iranian foreign minister over war with Israel yields no breakthrough It was the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the war began after Israel attacked Iran last week Friday over Tehran's nuclear programme. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks David Lammy flew from Washington to Geneva on Friday to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 20, 2025 Here are the key events on day eight of the Israel-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
Lammy urges Iran and US to keep talking as Middle East conflict continues The Foreign Secretary met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday alongside foreign ministers from France and Germany. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025 SNP councillor succeeds in bid to force Labour action on Israeli arms sales A LABOUR-led Scottish council has agreed to write to the Prime Minister calling for an end to UK arms exports to Israel after a victory by the SNP…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025 British nationals who want to leave Israel to be offered flights to UK, says David Lammy Foreign secretary says government will provide charter flights from Tel Aviv when airspace reopens
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Voices: What’s the point of the UK talking to Tehran? More than you might think… COMMENT: The meeting in Geneva between European foreign ministers and their opposite number in the Iranian regime is no ordinary peace mission – the delegation isn’t there to stop the war, says Michael Day – they’re acting as the Ayatollah’s Trump-whisperer
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025 UK scrambles to charter flights out of Israel for British citizens British authorities are scrambling to provide charter flights to evacuate UK citizens from Israel amid spiralling conflict in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Why peace may not be the solution in the Israel-Iran conflict ANALYSIS: As Europe tries to hammer out a deal in the Middle East, Donald Trump has given himself time to work out what to do – but peace may not be in everyone’s interest, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Tel Aviv
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals The Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport out of the region.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Britons stuck in Israel set to be flown home, Lammy announces Labour foreign secretary has said Brits should continue to register their presence in the country
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 Pro-Palestine activists damage RAF planes at Brize Norton as PM hits out at 'act of vandalism' Commentators have said the protest is an ‘embarrassing’ breach of security at the RAF base
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025 Iran, EU officials hold talks at ‘perilous’ moment for Tehran and Tel Aviv Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign policy chief meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 David Lammy arrives in Geneva to meet Iran’s foreign minister for peace push The Foreign Secretary is meeting Abbas Araghchi on Friday alongside counterparts from France, Germany and the EU, as the US backs away from conflict.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 The Latest: Israeli airstrikes reach into Iranian city of Rasht Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway