Rishi Sunak says RAF jets down Iranian attack drones as G7 leaders commence urgent talks
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that RAF jets shot down “a number” of attack drones after Iran launched an unprecedented assault on Israel.
Speaking to journalists in Downing Street, the prime minister confirmed the action and said if Iran’s attack on Israel had been successful “the fallout for regional stability would be hard to overstate.”
It comes as G7 leaders are to hold urgent talks regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East.
Mr Sunak is expected to join US President Joe Biden on the call on Sunday amid fears of further retaliation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike.
Tehran has threatened a “heavier” response if Washington co-operates with any further Israeli military action against it.
Israel said
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