LONDON, June 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon following last night's events.

The Prime Minister was clear that Israel has a right to self-defence and set out the UK's grave concerns about Iran's nuclear programme.

He reiterated the need for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution, in the interests of stability in the region.

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