Starmer hails NATO unity after Iran ceasefire

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Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the ceasefire in the Iran conflict and says it shows why it’s “very important” for allies to “come together” at the NATO summit in the Hague. The prime minister says that the world faces volatile times and NATO remains as vital “as it’s ever been” to ensure peace and security. 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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00:00We got to a ceasefire in the early hours of today in relation to the conflict in Iran.

00:05That is a good thing.

00:07And we need to make sure that ceasefire is maintained.

00:10And on that platform, then we need negotiations to ensure that Iran does not get a nuclear weapon capability.

00:20And so the focus for all of us, whether it's here or elsewhere, has always been on de-escalate

00:26and allow that negotiated outcome to take place.

00:30Here at NATO, we obviously have the opportunity to show the significance and importance of NATO,

00:36probably as important and as strong today as it's ever been.

00:40And therefore, it's very important we're coming together for this summit.

00:44I think the events of the last few days just show what a volatile world we're living in.

00:48And it is a good thing that in those circumstances, allies are coming together for this summit

00:53to look at the capability of NATO and to ensure that it's fit for the future.

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