"I don't want to raise levels of public anxiety. They are anxious about what they're already seeing on their television screens. They're anxious about the impact it will have on them, particularly economically, in their households."
"Our military personnel, our security and intelligence services, are working literally 24/7 to keep us safe and doing a very good job in that regard."
"If it stays as it is then I think that's inescapable. The world uses about 100 million barrels of oil a day. We've lost about 20% of that through the Strait of Hormuz."
Sir Keir Starmer cautioned against complacency following a pause in US strikes on Iran. He emphasized the UK's need to prepare for a prolonged conflict and avoid escalation. Starmer reassured that the UK has effective defense mechanisms against Iranian missile threats. He acknowledged public anxiety regarding the situation and confirmed that military and intelligence services are actively working to ensure safety. On energy security, he noted stable supplies but recognized price fluctuations due to reduced global oil supplies from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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