Rachel Reeves blasts Trump Iran war 'mistake' - 'not convinced world a safer place'

Rachel Reeves blasts Trump Iran war 'mistake' - 'not convinced world a safer place'Chancellor Rachel Reeves's comments to CBNC came after she told The Mirror earlier this week the conflict was a 'folly' with no clear exit plan hitting families in the UKCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor15:56, 15 Apr 2026Updated 16:13, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves labels Iran war 'mistake'(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)Rachel Reeves has said the US-Israeli war against Iran is a “mistake”, adding: “I’m not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place”.‌The Chancellor comments to CBNC came after she told The Mirror earlier this week the conflict was a "folly" and said she was angry and frustrated with America's actions hitting British families.‌Speaking to the US network during an event in Washington DC, Ms Reeves said diplomatic talks to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon should have been allowed to continue.‌She said: “The question is not whether you like or dislike the Iranian regime – I strongly dislike the Iranian regime – but how to achieve the change that you want to achieve.”The Chancellor added: “There was a diplomatic channel open, conversations, formal discussions were happening. I think it was a mistake to end those and to enter into conflict, because I’m not convinced that we are safer today than we were a few weeks ago.”READ MORE: Rachel Reeves hits out at Donald Trump Iran war 'folly' hitting UK familiesREAD MORE: Donald Trump threatens UK and lashes out at 'sad' state of special relationshipView 2 ImagesRachel Reeves said she is not convinced the world is a safer place after Trump's conflict with Iran(Image: Shutterstock)‌Earlier, Ms Reeves and international allies warned the conflict with Iran has led to "unacceptable loss of life" and global economic turmoil. In a joint statement on Wednesday the Chancellor and...