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UK says its fighter jets played a part in avoiding additional escalation in Middle East

Britain said two of its fighter jets and an airtoair refuelling tanker played a part on Tuesday in efforts to avoid additional escalation in the dispute in the Middle East, however that the jets did not engage any targets.

Two Royal Air Force Tropical storm fighter jets and a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker played their part in efforts in efforts to avoid additional escalation in the Middle East, demonstrating the UK's undeviating dedication to Israel's. security, Britain's Ministry of Defence stated on X.

Due to the nature of this attack, they did not engage any. targets, however they played a vital part in wider deterrence. and efforts to avoid further escalation.

Iran on Tuesday

fired

a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for. Israel's project versus Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israel promised a unpleasant response versus its opponent.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, when asked if. Britain was prepared to utilize its military to assist Israel protect. itself, said on Tuesday Israel had the right to self-defence.

(source: Reuters)