Circle of knowledge on Middle East conflict has to be very tight, says Tory minister from tv raf Watch Video
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Description: G7 leaders are to hold urgent talks after Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel that saw RAF jets deployed to shoot down drones from Tehran.Rishi Sunak is expected to join US President Joe Biden on the call on Sunday amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike.Victoria Atkins said the “circle of knowledge” on the conflict in the Middle East has to be “very, very tight”, when asked whether the Cabinet was consulted before RAF planes were deployed to protect Israel.Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, the Health Secretary said: “Of course there are relevant Cabinet ministers in that (Cobra) meeting.“You will appreciate the circle of knowledge on this has to be very, very tight because of the sensitivities and the danger that is involved for everyone in the region.”SOURCE: BBC/PA