US EditionUS War on Iran Was a 'Mistake' Says UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The IMF said the conflict has cut UK growth forecasts and raised recession risks as Reeves condemned Trump’s war as a folly.
- Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves criticized President Donald Trump's decision to enter the Iran war, labeling it a "folly" lacking a "clear exit plan" that harms British families.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, causing energy prices to soar; the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that a global recession could be a "close call" in severe scenarios.
- Reeves made these remarks while traveling to Washington, D.C., for IMF meetings, emphasizing the U.K. rejects the U.S. blockade and urges all parties to "deescalate, deescalate."
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron co-host a Paris summit on Friday to establish a "strictly defensive mission" safeguarding international shipping, separate from warring parties.
- Later this month, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the White House for a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, as UK-US diplomatic ties face scrutiny.
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UK to spend months clearing up Trump's Iran mess
Britain and its allies are likely to be involved in dealing with the aftermath of Donald Trump’s war in Iran for months, ministers and government insiders believe. The UK and its allies are likely to have to police the Strait of Hormuz for weeks or months after the US-Israeli war with Iran is over, The i Paper understands. And Rachel Reeves warned on Wednesday that the economic impact on the UK from the blockading of the Strait will outlast the …
UK Urges Iran War De-escalation As Oil Disruptions Mount
The U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has urged immediate de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, warning that the ongoing war is damaging global economic stability. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Reeves criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying its objectives have been unclear and inconsistent, as reported by CNBC. UK finance minister Rachel Reeves blasts Trump administration over economic impact of Iran war htt…
Rachel Reeves Blasts Donald Trump's Iran War as Keir Starmer Prepares Crisis Address to the Nation
Rachel Reeves has accused Donald Trump's administration of a 'folly' in Iran that is driving up prices in Britain, as the chancellor heads to Washington and Keir Starmer prepares to address the nation on the mounting cost of living crisis linked to the war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Reeves Blames Trump's Iran War For Squeezing UK Families Rachel Reeves, speaking to the Mirror before flying to the United States for International Mo…
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