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Starmer speaks with Trump on Middle East war following criticism
Starmer and Trump discussed UK-US military collaboration, including use of RAF bases for defensive operations, following Trump's criticism of the UK's initial stance on Iran, officials said.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump less than a day after Trump's latest public criticism, Downing Street said.
- Starmer's earlier refusal to grant permission prompted sharp criticism from Trump, who called him 'not Winston Churchill', while Starmer defended his stance as potentially unlawful.
- They discussed the use of RAF bases for defensive cooperation as the UK allowed strikes from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, with four American bombers landing at Fairford and MoD confirming a one-way attack drone engagement.
- The Prime Minister granted permission for defensive US strikes from UK bases and shared condolences over the deaths of six U.S. soldiers with U.S. President Trump.
- More than 32,000 British nationals have left the region since March 1, a third government charter flight will leave Muscat on Sunday, and Downing Street said the leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.
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Ice cold. That's how the relationship between the US and the UK can be described right now. Donald Trump is furious with Keir Starmer because of his unwillingness to help in the Iran war.
UK PM Starmer attempts to defuse tensions with Trump over Iran
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Trump, Starmer speak amid dispute over UK role in Iran conflict
The dispute stems in part from Britain’s decision not to participate in offensive operations against Iran. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held their first conversation since the American leader publicly criticized Britain’s response to the conflict involving Iran, Downing Street said after a call in which the two discussed developments in the Middle East and military coordinatio…
Trump Speaks with UK Prime Minister After Criticism Over Not Assisting in Military Operations Against Iran
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. President Trump has held his first call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after publicly criticizing the UK’s response to the war with Iran. Getting into it: The phone call, w…
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