Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has confirmed British jets shot down “a number” of Iranian drones launched during its attack on Israel.

The prime minister said Tehran was “determined to sow discontent and destabilise the region” and the UK would “stand by the security of Israel”.

“I can confirm that our planes did shoot down a number of Iranian attack drones,” he said on Sunday.

He paid tribute to RAF pilots “flying into the face of danger to protect civilians”.

“What we now need is for calm heads to prevail,” Sunak added.

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