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UK foreign minister urges 'calm' in conversation with Iranian counterpart

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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UK Foreign Minister Calls for Calm Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

LONDON (Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday he had spoken to his Iranian counterpart to urge calm after Israel launched a barrage of strikes against Iran, in what Lammy described as a "unilateral act".

"I spoke to my Iranian counterpart today to urge restraint at this time, and calm. I recognise that this is a moment of grave peril in the Middle East," he told Sky News.

In a later post on X, Lammy said the government was "advising British nationals to avoid all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories".

(Reporting by Elizabeth PiperEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • UK foreign minister David Lammy urges calm with Iran.
  • Israel launched strikes against Iran, escalating tensions.
  • Lammy described the strikes as a 'unilateral act'.
  • The UK advises against non-essential travel to Israel.
  • Lammy communicated directly with his Iranian counterpart.

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What did David Lammy discuss with his Iranian counterpart?
David Lammy spoke with his Iranian counterpart to urge calm and restraint amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
What travel advice did the UK government issue?
The UK government advised British nationals to avoid all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
What is the current situation in the Middle East according to Lammy?
David Lammy described the current situation in the Middle East as a moment of grave peril.

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