“General Soleimani posed a threat to all our interests” – PM
Boris Johnson has briefed senior ministers on the situation in Iraq at the weekly meeting of the Cabinet, Downing Street said.
“The Prime Minister set out the Government’s position on the importance of protecting British citizens and interests and de-escalating tensions,” the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.
The spokesman said they agreed Gen Soleimani had been responsible for “disruptive, destabilising behaviour in the region and posed a threat to all our interests”.
The spokesman said a more “substantial“ discussion would take place at the National Security Council later on Tuesday.