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Britain Warns Iran Against Escalating Conflict In Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to Washington, following a week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East

Britain's foreign secretary issued a warning to Iran on Thursday, urging Tehran to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The warning came in response to a series of threats made by Iran towards Israel, raising concerns about the potential for further violence.

During a conversation between British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Cameron emphasized the importance of preventing miscalculations that could lead to increased hostilities. Cameron expressed deep concern over the situation and urged Iran to take steps to de-escalate tensions and prevent further attacks.

Iran, on the other hand, accused the UK and the US of remaining silent following Israel's recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Iran argued that this silence could embolden Israel to continue its military actions in Gaza and potentially expand the conflict in the region.

The exchange between the UK and Iran highlights the delicate balance of power and potential for conflict in the Middle East. Both sides are keenly aware of the risks of further escalation and are calling for restraint to avoid a wider conflict.

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