Starmer urges G7 focus on Middle East de-escalation

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Sir Keir Starmer says G7 talks will focus on de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. He confirms talks with Netanyahu, Trump and regional leaders, and highlights shared concern over Iran’s nuclear programme. British nationals in Israel are urged to register their presence online as a precaution. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00The number one issue here is obviously the conflict, particularly in the Middle East.

00:04And in recent days I've spoken to President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu and leaders across the region.

00:10And last night I had the opportunity to speak to most of the G7 leaders as they're arriving here.

00:16There's shared concern about the risk of escalation, obviously, shared concern about the nuclear programme of Iran,

00:24but absolutely a focus on how we de-escalate this, and that'll be a central focus as we go into the talks today, get that de-escalation.

00:35And, of course, all of us are giving advice to our citizens, for British nationals in Israel.

00:40We're giving advice today to register their presence, so there'll be a portal for that.

00:46So I think all countries also taking the necessary measures on a protective basis.

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