Keir Starmer: “We have a range of defensive capabilities in the region…”

“We extend our support and solidarity to them as part of our commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East. We have a range of defensive capabilities in the region which we've recently strengthened. Our forces are active and British planes are in the sky today as part of coordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests and our allies.” (02:09–02:17)

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