US & Israel Strike Iran, UK Urges Restraint

0:00On February 2-8, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep you. Connections secure across all your devices. Links in the episode description. Here's the latest in UK news. The United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran Saturday, targeting sites including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah, Ali Kamenaz, offices. People grows over Tehran and other parts of the country. The United Kingdom did not join the operation, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lead an emergency cobra meeting Saturday morning. Downey Street emphasized protecting British nationals in the Middle East as the top priority with round-the-clock consular help available. Official stress that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons and backed diplomatic solutions. The UK has strengthened defensive assets in the region and stands ready to safeguard its interests while urging no wider conflict.

1:00President Donald Trump announced major combat operations against Iran's advancing nuclear program and missile capabilities. An Israeli military spokesman highlighted Iran's rapid production of dozens of ballistic missiles monthly noting no major hits inside Israel so far. Iran's Supreme National Security Council promised a strong retaliation, advising people to avoid target zones and confirming supplies of essentials. Schools and universities shut down nationwide, though banks stayed open. Germany held crisis talks and told its citizens in the area to register for alerts and heed local guidance. Iraqi militias backed by Iran have planned responses targeting American forces in Iraq's Kurdish region and Jordan, according to sources. Groups like Katayev Hezbollah warned of prolonged fighting and cautioned Kurdish leaders against aiding outsiders.