Keir Starmer issues statement in response to US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

"Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon"

In the early hours of Sunday morning (00:58 BST), Donald Trump confirmed that the US had dropped bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites.

Donald Trump spent last week weighing up a decision to get involved in the war between Israel and Iran.

Now the answer is conclusive, America are part of the war after dropping three bombs on three separate nuclear bases.

Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued his own statement in response to the US bombing of these sites as he backed Donald Trump.

He said: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.

“The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis”.

While the UK were not involved in the attack, the British government were aware of Trump's plans and intentions.

The news of the bombing was announced when Trump took to Truth Social, confirming the news.

He said: "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space.

"A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow.

"All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to out great American warriors.

"There is not another military in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE.

"Thank you for the attention to this matter."

The three locations hit by American bombers include two sides used for uranium enrichment, Fordow and Natanz, while a third site Esfahan is where it is believed Iran stores its enriched uranium.

Trump reposted a post on Truth Social saying that "Fordow is gone".

Much of the conflict erupted after a UN watchdog found Iran to have 60% enriched uranium, much higher than the 5% needed for nuclear energy production.

A nuclear bomb needs around 90% enriched uranium.

The attack had been rumoured earlier today after multiple B-2 bombers were moved to Guam.

These B-2 bombers are capable of delivering the 'Bunker Buster' bomb which has been much spoken about as the only weapon that could destroy Iran's Fordow enrichment centre since it is underground.

The attacks on the three sites mark the first time since 1979 that the US has attacked major facilities inside Iran.

Trump has since announced that he will address the United States following the attacks.

He wrote on Truth Social: "This is a historic moment for the United States of America, Israel, and the world," he posts on Truth Social.

"Iran must now agree to end this war", he added.