MPs should get veto on any Iran conflict, Plaid Cymru says

Plaid Cymru has expressed the need for Members of Parliament to have the authority to reject any proposals for British military intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, as tensions between Israel and Iran continued to rise.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for a de-escalation of the situation, emphasizing the importance of preventing further missile attacks between the two countries. Foreign Secretary David Lammy is scheduled to address MPs in the House of Commons later regarding the conflict.

Following the US airstrikes, President Donald Trump stated that the military had conducted precise strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites due to concerns about Tehran’s alleged nuclear missile program. Iranian officials acknowledged the attacks but claimed minimal damage, warning of severe consequences in response to the US actions. Sir Keir clarified that the UK was not involved in the airstrikes and stressed the necessity of avoiding further escalation.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth criticized the US attack, labeling it as a miscalculation with potentially disastrous outcomes. He insisted on the need for reassurances and advocated for a parliamentary vote before any potential British involvement in the conflict. Welsh Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick supported the call for parliamentary oversight on military action, highlighting the party’s opposition to entangling the UK in another conflict in the Middle East. He stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts, targeted sanctions, and de-escalation strategies to effectively manage the situation

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