British forces involved in defending Israel from Iranian attack, says Healey

Defence secretary says UK military played part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East'

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British forces were involved in thwarting Iran's missile attack against Israel, the UK's defence secretary has suggested.

In a carefully worded statement on Tuesday night, John Healey said: British forces have this evening played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East."