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UK PM starmer to address press conference on middle east conflict at 1400 GMT
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 5, 2026
Quick Summary
UK PM Keir Starmer will hold a press conference today at 14:00 GMT from London to update on the escalating Middle East conflict. The UK is deploying HMS Dragon and Wildcat helicopters with counter‑drone defenses to Cyprus following an Iranian drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, while thousands face evacua
UK Prime Minister Starmer to Address Press on Middle East Conflict Response
Prime Minister Starmer's Upcoming Press Conference
LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address a press conference on Thursday afternoon to give an update on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, his spokesman said.
Press Conference Details
Starmer will speak to journalists at 1400 GMT in London, his spokesman said.
Britain's Military Response
Deployment of Military Resources
Britain, which was not part of the assault on Iran that began at the weekend, has announced it will start moving military resources to the region after an attack on one of its bases in Cyprus.
Warship and Counter-Drone Measures
Starmer's government said this week it would deploy a warship, as well as helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to help blunt Iran's retaliatory strikes.
Wider Regional Impact
Expansion of the Conflict
As the U.S.–Iran war entered its sixth day, the conflict has widened beyond Gulf states and into Asia, prompting thousands of stranded tourists and residents to try to flee the Middle East.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill, editing by William James)
Key Takeaways
- •Starmer to speak at 14:00 GMT from London on Middle East conflict developments.
- •UK deploying HMS Dragon (Type‑45 destroyer) and Wildcat helicopters with counter‑drone capability to Cyprus in response to drone strike on RAF Akrotiri (aljazeera.com).
- •Conflict has intensified: U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran entered sixth day, leading to regional spread, energy market impacts, and evacuations of tens of thousands of foreign nationals (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about UK PM Starmer to address press conference on Middle East conflict at 1400 GMT
1When will Prime Minister Keir Starmer address the press about the Middle East conflict?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address the press at 1400 GMT on Thursday.
2What triggered the UK to move military resources to the Middle East?
The UK decided to move military resources following an attack on one of its bases in Cyprus.
3What military assets is the UK deploying to the Middle East?
The UK is deploying a warship and helicopters with counter-drone capabilities.
4Is Britain directly involved in the assault on Iran?
No, Britain was not part of the assault on Iran that began at the weekend.
5How has the Middle East conflict affected civilians?
The conflict has widened, prompting thousands of tourists and residents to try to flee the region.
