London, June 13 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged "all parties to step back" and reduce tensions urgently after Israel carried out strikes on Iran, what it called a "pre-emptive operation" targeting the latter's nuclear program.

Starmer called the reports of these strikes "concerning " and emphasised that stability in the Middle East must be a priority.

In a post on X, Starmer stated, "The reports of these strikes are concerning and we urge all parties to step back and reduce tensions urgently. Escalation serves no one in the region. Stability in the Middle East must be the priority and we are engaging partners to de-escalate. Now is the time for restraint, calm and a return to diplomacy."

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