British PM Keir Starmer in Crucial Talks with Iranian President

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in a strategic 30-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to de-escalate Middle East tensions. This followed discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and other European leaders, as confirmed by 10 Downing Street and Sky News.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in a strategic 30-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, aiming to de-escalate ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to the premier's office.

Pictures shared online by 10 Downing Street depicted Starmer on the phone, with a caption indicating his dialogue with Pezeshkian. Sky News initially broke the story, noting that Starmer's conversation with the Iranian leader followed discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and other European allies.

(With inputs from agencies.)