Keir Starmer to travel to Middle East today to meet allies amid last-minute Iran ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to the Middle East today to meet allies following Donald Trump's last-minute ceasefire with Iran.

Last night, the US President confirmed he would hold off on wiping out the country for two weeks, with Israel agreeing to do the same, barring its attacks on Lebanon.

Now, this morning, as he readies himself to jet off to the region, the Prime Minister vowed Britain would "do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire."

Sir Keir added: "I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world.

"Together with out partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and re-open the Strait of Hormuz."

In a meeting with leaders across the Middle East, the PM will double down on support for a "diplomatic and lasting" resolution to the conflict engulfing the region since the end of February.

Sir Keir's first stop on his trip abroad will be to "thank the UK and local personnel who have bravely put their lives at risk in the defence of our people", No10 said.

No10 will lead talks to ensure the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - a key maritime passage blockaded by Iran, sending fuel prices soaring and subsequently causing a headache for both Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband.

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