
Boris Johnson And Iraqi PM Agree To Work On Diplomatic Solution To Iran Tensions
It comes as Mr Johnson and European leaders released a statement calling for de-escalation in the region.
It comes as Mr Johnson and European leaders released a statement calling for de-escalation in the region.
Defence expert Dr Karin von Hippel's comments come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined European leaders in calling for de-escalation.
A look at the key events which happened prior to the death of Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani.
What happened when the United States last engaged in combat operations with Iran?
The tasking comes after the US air strike that killed top Iranian military officer, General Qassem Soleimani.
President Trump said the US had targeted 52 Iranian sites, "some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture".
The Foreign Office also urged Britons in the region to "remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully".
Iran is warning of "harsh retaliation" for the killing of its General Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike.
Iran warns of "harsh retaliation" after the death of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the elite Quds force.
US President Donald Trump accused General Qassem Soleimani of killing and wounding thousands of Americans.
The UK currently has around 400 British Army personnel in Iraq, as well as Royal Navy ships deployed to the Gulf.
The 62-year-old began leading the country's elite Quds Force in 1998 and was accused of being behind numerous attacks on American soldiers.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will demand full compliance from both the US and the EU.
Royal Navy chief Admiral Tony Radakin remains committed to a naval presence in the region.
Known as the International Maritime Security Construct, the taskforce is made up of seven nations, including the UK.
Forces News joined RFA Cardigan Bay as she took part in International Maritime Exercise 2019.