Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says Keir Starmer

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer stated that the Iran conflict will 'define us for a generation' during his visit to Doha, Qatar. He described the US-Iran ceasefire agreement as 'fragile' and emphasized the need to include the Strait of Hormuz in the solution. The Prime Minister also mentioned that the UK had formed a coalition of over 30 countries to work on a political and diplomatic plan regarding navigation through the Strait.

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