Poll shows majority Britons oppose UK involvement in Iran conflict, even at cost of US tie

LONDON -- A new YouGov poll released on Monday revealed that a majority of Britons believe the United Kingdom (UK) should steer clear of involvement in the Iran conflict, even if doing so strains the country's relationship with the United States (US).

When asked about UK-US relations amid rising tensions with Iran, 59 percent of respondents said it is more important for the British government to avoid getting involved in the conflict, even if it damages ties with Washington. In contrast, only 13 percent said maintaining good relations with the US should take precedence, even if it means participating in the conflict - a stark 46-point difference.

Responding to questions about the UK's stance, British Minister of Armed Forces Luke Pollard denied British involvement in the Iran conflict. "What we can say is we were not involved in the military action that the US took, nor have we been involved in the action the Israeli government have been taking against Iran." He told Sky News on Monday.