Cameron urges Israel to be ‘smart’ by not escalating tensions with Iran

UK foreign secretary says Israel has right to respond but Britain does not support a retaliatory strike

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The UK foreign secretary, David Cameron, urged Israel to act with its head as well as its heart and not escalate the conflict by mounting a revenge raid on Iran.

His remarks imply the UK would not take part in an attack on Iran but would continue to defend Israel if it came under further assault.