UK Tensions Over Iran Operations

First Minister John Swinney meets energy leaders in Aberdeen to discuss Iran conflict, urging PM Keir Starmer to prioritize diplomatic solutions with European allies.
Government permits operations against Iran from British bases, prompting Swinney to warn of risks of offensive war without legal justification or exit strategy.
After Trump's five-day pause on strikes, Brent crude prices drop to $101 from $114 as markets stabilize.
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