In the interview with Sky News, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron faced questions regarding Iran's attack on Israel and the potential response from the UK. While Cameron condemned Iran's actions as "reckless and dangerous," he also emphasized the principle of countries having the right to respond to aggression. This led to a discussion about the hypothetical scenario of a consulate being attacked, to which Cameron suggested that the UK would retaliate with "very strong action."Â
However, the conversation became more nuanced when the interviewer, Kay Burley, pointed out that Iran might argue that their attack on Israel was also a response to perceived aggression. Cameron then highlighted the difference in scale, characterizing Iran's attack as "massive" compared to what would be expected in such situations. He also mentioned understanding Israel's frustration with Iran's actions and acknowledged their decision-making autonomy.
Cameron's remarks generated significant attention on social media, with many users interpreting them as indicative of hypocrisy or double standards in foreign policy. Some praised Burley for her probing questions, while others mocked Cameron's stance. Additionally, Cameron mentioned the possibility of imposing further sanctions on Iran in response to the attack, signaling potential diplomatic consequences for Tehran's actions.
