UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain requires «a lawful basis and a viable, thought-through plan» before committing forces. President Pezeshkian, one of three leaders governing since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel strikes one week ago, announced the decision Saturday. [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-07/iran-president-says-tehran-has-no-intention-of-hitting-neighbors) reported Friday that Saudi Arabia has stepped up direct talks with Iran to contain the conflict. Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday alongside Defense Secretary Hegseth. When asked about the war's duration, Trump said: «Whatever it takes,» abandoning earlier suggestions of a roughly four-week campaign.

Source: The Guardian March 08, 2026 04:31 UTC