MPs should have the opportunity to veto any plans for UK military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Plaid Cymru has said. The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran at the weekend after escalation between Israel and Iran entered its third week. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called for de-escalation as Iran and Israel still launch missiles at each other's territory. Foreign Secretary David Lammy is due to make a statement to MPs in the Commons later on the conflict. US President Donald Trump said the US military had carried out "massive, precision strikes" on three key nuclear facilities in Iran following concerns about reports Tehran was working on a nuclear missile programme. Iranian officials confirmed sites were struck but denied they suffered any major damage and have vowed there would be "everlasting consequences" following the US strikes. Sir Keir stressed the UK was not involvedin the US strikes. He also warned of the risk of escalation, and said he wanted to reassure people "we're doing everything we can to stabilise the situation". Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said the US attack was "a mistake" which could lead to "potentially catastrophic consequences". Speaking onBBC Radio Wales Breakfast, ap Iorwerth said: "Yes, we agree with Sir Keir Starmer that de-escalation has to be the goal now but we need assurances here for example and we are asking for assurances that there will be a vote in the UK Parliament before there was a possibility of the UK being sucked into this action – which we think should not happen".
MPs should get Iran conflict veto, Plaid says
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Plaid Cymru has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) to have the authority to veto any plans for UK military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. This statement follows recent developments in which the United States conducted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. The strikes, described by US President Donald Trump as 'massive, precision strikes,' were prompted by concerns regarding Tehran's potential nuclear missile program. As tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified over the past three weeks, both nations have exchanged missile attacks, raising fears of further escalation in the region. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for de-escalation and has reassured the public that the UK is not participating in the US strikes, while also warning of the risks associated with the ongoing conflict. Foreign Secretary David Lammy is expected to address the House of Commons later to provide further details on the UK’s position regarding the conflict.
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