March 24 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday evening, a Downing Street
UK's Starmer and Saudi Crown Prince Address Middle East Conflict and Defence
Diplomatic Discussions and Defence Cooperation
Overview of the Meeting
March 24 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday evening, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Support and Military Updates
UK's Support for Saudi Arabia
Starmer reiterated support for Saudi Arabia during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, and updated the Saudi crown prince on the deployment of further UK defensive military equipment, the spokesperson said.
Response to Iranian Attacks
"Iran's ongoing attacks, including on critical national infrastructure, were appalling," Starmer said.
Ensuring Maritime Security
International Collaboration
UK-led Joint Statement and Future Plans
"Following the UK-led joint statement last week, the UK was now working with partners on what a viable plan could look like to ensure the flow of goods through the key maritime route," Downing Street said, quoting Starmer.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)
