UK Prime Minister Starmer chairs Cobra meeting after US-Israeli strikes on IranUS-Israeli strikes on Iran
US and Israeli forces conducted strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, prompting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to chair an emergency Cobra committee meeting. The meeting addressed the UK's response to the escalating Middle East conflict and its economic fallout, including disrupted energy supplies and rising costs. This matters because the strikes risk broader regional war, threatening global energy markets and economic stability.
Western Governments
UK officials emphasize de-escalation and economic resilience without direct military involvement. They stand with allies against Iranian actions threatening British interests and global trade. Starmer focuses on protecting lives and stabilizing energy prices through partnerships.
- Diego Garcia hosts a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean, 2,500 miles from Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of global oil trade.
- COBRA meetings take place in a secure bunker beneath Whitehall in London.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
