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UK PM Starmer says Iran stepping up 'reckless' strikes after Khamenei’s killing

AL-Monitor
Mar 2, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street , after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran in what the two countries described as a "pre-emptive" strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026. Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street , after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran in what the two countries described as a "pre-emptive" strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026. Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS — Jonathan Brady

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has led Iran to strike military and economic targets in a more "reckless" manner in the region.

The death of Khamenei "will not stop Iran from launching these strikes," Starmer told parliament. "In fact, their approach is becoming even more reckless and more dangerous to civilians."

(Reporting by William James and Sam Tabahriti, writing by Andrew MacAskill, editing by Alistair Smout)