US EditionTrump calls UK move to allow US to use bases ‘a very late response’
UK permits US to use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites after recent attacks on ships, responding to US complaints about ally inaction.
- Downing Street confirmed the UK will allow US forces to use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
- After public criticism from US President Donald Trump, who said he was 'unhappy with the UK' and pressed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this week for faster action, the UK changed its stance.
- Responding in the UK, James Cartlidge called it 'the screeching U-turn', criticizing the Prime Minister's reversal, and the Lib Dems insisted a Parliamentary vote is needed.
- Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US use of British bases is seen as 'participation in aggression', while Yvette Cooper urged Tehran to avoid targeting UK interests and restore freedom of navigation.
- Markets may react as the strikes push up oil-price risk and Tehran has continued targeting oil infrastructure, while Saudi Arabia’s threats risk a wider regional conflict.
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Trump calls UK move to allow US to use bases ‘a very late response’
President Trump described the U.K.’s move to allow the U.S. to use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz as “late” on Friday. “Well, it’s a very late response, the U.K.,” Trump said in response to a question by The Hill as he spoke to reporters outside of the White House…
Donald Trump ramps up attacks against Keir Starmer after PM caves to President over Iran war
Donald Trump has slammed the Prime Minister for his lack of urgency in allowing the US to use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz.The US President said Sir Keir “should have acted a lot faster”, after the UK today permitted defensive actions against Tehran in the allied waterway in the Gulf.Mr Trump previously piled pressure on Nato allies, dubbing them “cowards” for refusing to offer warships to reopen t…
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