At least 400 British Muslims have joined the jihadist fanatics bringing terror to Iraq and Syria, William Hague warned last night. In his first statement to MPs since the crisis in Iraq erupted more than a week ago, the Foreign Secretary said security chiefs were becoming increasingly alarmed at the prospect that British extremists waging jihad in the region could bring their murderous philosophy and methods to the streets of the UK. He said some were 'inevitably fighting with ISIS' - the extremist group whose barbaric tactics and seizure of a huge swathes of Iraq have provoked international outrage. Mr Hague also revealed Britain was on the brink of an astonishing diplomatic U-turn over Iran, in the hope that Tehran may be able to help prevent the total collapse of its neighbour.
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Hague holds talks with Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
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Comes as the US considers working with Iran to tackle growing crisis
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British government rules out military intervention but offers technical advice
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Nick Clegg says UK will offer 'passive assistance' and back 'targeted action'
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Hague says it is 'inevitable' that Britons are fighting with extremists in Iraq
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