Please see below for a readout of the PM's calls with
international leaders yesterday and this morning.
E4 READOUT:
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister spoke to the leaders of France, Germany and
Italy this morning about the situation in the Middle East.
“The leaders began by condemning Iran's egregious attacks and the
Prime Minister updated on the defensive measures taken by the UK
in recent days to protect and reinforce partners in the
region.
“Ongoing intensive diplomacy and close military coordination
would be vital in the coming hours and days, the leaders
agreed.
“They also agreed on the need to coordinate closely on the
situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and reiterated their
concern about the situation in Lebanon.
“The leaders welcomed the word leading drone
interception expertise President Zelenskyy had offered
to partners in the region and underlined the importance of
ensuring support to Ukraine continued at scale.
“The Prime Minister updated on UK efforts to support the
departure of British nationals wanting to leave the Middle East
through commercial and charter flights.
“They agreed to stay in close contact.”
ENDS
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BAHRAIN READOUT:
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister spoke to the King of Bahrain
yesterday.
“The Prime Minister briefed him on the announcement he made
yesterday - setting out that the UK will send
four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar to provide
further defensive support to regional allies under attack from
Iran.
“The Prime Minister also offered further defensive air cover from
these jets for Bahrain, to bolster their security and protect
their people.
“His Majesty welcomed the confirmation, and they agreed
operational teams would work together on plans in the coming
days.”
ENDS
NETHERLANDS READOUT:
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the
Netherlands Rob Jetten yesterday.
“He congratulated him on his appointment, and both leaders agreed
they were looking forward to working together closely.
“They condemned Iran's reckless ongoing attacks in the Middle
East and agreed that European partners must continue to
coordinate closely to provide defensive support to allies in the
region.
“The Prime Minister set out he was focused on
sending additional military capabilities to the region
in the coming days and would continue to respond to requests for
support from regional partners.
“They agreed to stay in close contact.”
