UK Urges Iran and Israel to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ After Hamas Killing; Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon
Foreign Secretary David Lammy (right) and Defence Secretary John Healey (left) met with Lebanese PM Najib Mikati (center) in Beirut last night. IMAGE: Reuters
In Summary:
Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for calm amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.
The UK advises its citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating border clashes.
David Lammy has urged Iran and Israel to "avoid miscalculation" as tensions rise following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Visiting Lebanon alongside Defence Secretary John Healey, Lammy met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to discuss the volatile situation.
The UK Foreign Office has advised all British citizens to leave Lebanon, warning they risk "becoming trapped in a warzone" due to mounting...