UK Premier expresses support for US efforts to end conflict with Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday expressed his support for US President Donald Trump's efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end. In a phone with President, Starmer welcomed the progress made and underlining the importance of ensuring any deal delivers a durable and lasting peace. He reiterated that the UK stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and to work with international partners to ensure its success. Both leaders agreed that freedom of navigation must be restored to ease the economic impacts felt globally. They agreed to stay in close contact and looked forward to speaking at next week's G7 summit. In a separate phone call, Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed that in the face of shared and evolving threats, Allies must step up together - strengthening collective defense and delivering more, faster. The Prime Minister updated on plans for the Defense Investment Plan, underlining his commitment to publish it ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. The NATO Secretary General welcomed the UK's increased investment in defense as an important contribution to the Alliance and to meeting the threats we face. The Prime Minister also reiterated his commitment to reaching 3 percent of GDP on defense in the next Parliament, making clear that national security will remain the Government's top priority, backed by the hard?edged decisions needed to deliver it.