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flag Iran's attacks on Gulf energy sites sparked global backlash, prompting UK-led military response and emergency diplomacy to secure shipping lanes and stabilize oil prices.

flag Iran’s strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure prompted international condemnation, with UK Defence Secretary John Healey calling them a "serious escalation" threatening regional stability and global energy security. flag The UK pledged increased defensive support, deploying RAF jets and air defenses in the region, and is collaborating with US Central Command to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. flag Oil prices briefly surged to $119 before easing to $113. flag Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cobra meeting and coordinated with leaders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and NATO, who jointly condemned Iran’s actions, urged compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and called for de-escalation to stabilize energy markets.

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