UK PM Rishi Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike on US troops

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak voiced concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following an attack near Syria's border. He condemned the drone attacks that resulted in the death of three U.S. service members and urged Iran to de-escalate the situation. The UK aligns with the U.S. assessment that the drone attacks were carried out by Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.Sunak's spokesperson emphasized the commitment to using diplomatic means to de-escalate tensions in the region and cited ongoing challenges in the Red Sea. Iran's mission to the United Nations stated on Monday that Tehran was not involved in the attack. The Iranian Minister of Intelligence suggested that Iranian-aligned regional armed groups respond to perceived "American aggressors" independently.The attack resulted in the death of three U.S. service members and wounded 34 others. It marks the first deadly strike against U.S. forces since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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