SIR Keir Starmer announced Britain will send four more Typhoon fighter jets to the Middle East as he defended his response to the Iran war.
The PM announced four extra fighters will deploy to Qatar to bolster Britain’s response as the conflict spreads across the region.
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RAF Akrotiri was hit by Iranian drones on Sunday
It comes after Sir Keir faced fierce criticism for initially blocking Donald Trump from using British bases for bombing runs on Iran.
He later reversed course and allowed the US to launch “limited defensive” missions from Diego Garcia.
Speaking in a press conference this afternoon, Sir Keir insisted his decision not to join the initial US and Israeli strikes was “deliberate” and in the national interest.
But he said the situation escalated after Iran began firing drones and missiles across the Gulf.
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