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<p>We condemned in the strongest terms Iran's direct attack against Israel on 13 April.
The UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and the security of all our
regional partners. We are working urgently with our allies to deescalate the situation.</p><p>The
Foreign Secretary spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian on 14 April
and called for Iran to take immediate action to de-escalate, including by restraining
their aligned militia groups and immediately releasing the MSC Aries and her crew.
Furthermore, the UK announced new sanctions on Iran on 18 April, and in coordination
with the US, targeted those who have enabled Iran's destabilising regional activity.</p>
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