The RAF shot down "a number" of Iranian attack drones in defence of Israel last night, Rishi Sunak has confirmed.
The Prime Minister confirmed that the UK sent "additional planes" to the region as part of operations already under way against Isis in Syria and Iraq.
He said the UK participated in an “international coordinated effort” to intercept the missiles and drones fired.
Sunak described Iran's attack as "dangerous and unnecessary escalation which I've condemned in strongest terms".
He added that the "fallout for regional stability would be hard to overstate" had the attack been successful.
The PM urged those involved to have clear heads, adding that the UK will be working alongside its allies to de-escalate the situation.
It's feared that Israel will retaliate, with threatening larger attacks if Israel were to retaliate.
Iran sees last night's attack as justified following the bombing of their consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus earlier this month, for which they blame the Israelis.
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