Cameron Defends RAF Jets Shooting Down Iranian Drones

The foreign secretary, David Cameron, has confirmed that RAF fighter pilots took part in the defence of Israel over the weekend and shot down “a small number” of Iranian drones. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is due to make a statement to Parliament later on Monday but Lord Cameron has urged Israel to be “smart as well as tough.” His comments echo those of U.S. President Joe Biden who has reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “take the win”—after Israel shot down the vast majority of the drones and missiles fired by Iran—and not seek to escalate the conflict....