Following the Prime Minister's call with G7 leaders this
afternoon, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The Prime Minister spoke to G7 leaders this afternoon to
discuss the latest situation in the Middle East and action to
manage the economic impacts of the conflict and support
regional partners.
“He reaffirmed the long standing position that Iran must abandon
its nuclear ambitions and set out how the UK had authorised the
US to use British bases for defensive operations to target
Iranian missiles at source.
“The Prime Minister also set out how UK Armed Forces were working
closely with partners in the region to conduct defensive
operations to protect our people and deter Iranian activity,
bolstering our support over the last week with further defensive
capabilities.
“He was clear that partners must work hand in hand to tackle
the impacts of the conflict on our economies. The Prime Minister
welcomed the collective oil stock release agreed
with IEA partners today to help support stability
in oil markets, and reiterated the importance of working
together to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Straits of
Hormuz.
“Partners must ensure that
Putin isn't able to take advantage
of the situation in the Middle East to boost his war effort, the
Prime Minister said. He reaffirmed our shared
commitment to securing a just and lasting peace in
Ukraine.
“The Prime Minister stressed that the UK would play its full part
in joint efforts to tackle the threats to our collective
interests and deescalate the situation.
“The leaders agreed to speak again soon.”
