PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The Prime Minister warned senior MPs that any conflict with Iran would not resolve quickly, cautioning against underestimating the scale of such a confrontation. The PM emphasized that the UK must establish a "lawful basis" before committing to involvement, while also characterizing the potential conflict as "not our war." The remarks suggest hesitation about deeper British military entanglement in Middle Eastern tensions, particularly if hostilities between Iran and other regional or international actors escalate. The comments reflect broader concerns among UK leadership about mission creep and the costs of extended military commitments in the region. The statement came as regional tensions remain high, with the government signaling that any UK decision on involvement would require clear legal and political justification.