UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

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

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Gulf to support the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This initiative comes amid the ongoing war between the US and Israel against Iran. Starmer aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and promote stability in the region.

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