US EditionTrump says 'sad to see' US-UK relationship is not what it was
Trump called Starmer "not helpful" for blocking US jets from UK bases in Iran strikes, while the UK permits limited defensive use, stressing lawful basis and British interests.
- On March 3, President Donald Trump criticised Sir Keir Starmer for not allowing US jets to deploy from UK bases for strikes on Iran, saying he was `very sad` that the US-UK relationship `is obviously not what it was`.
- The prime minister told MPs on March 2 that he judged what is in Britain’s national interest and stands by it, as officials said the first wave did not meet his legal test.
- The UK offered Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for US operations, saying those airfields reduce risk to British citizens and assets.
- Senior minister Darren Jones defended the choice, saying the US‑UK relationship remains crucial and decisions rest on legality and British interest, citing lessons from the 2003 Iraq war.
- Trump said the US did not need Britain to wage war in the Middle East but added Starmer should have helped, noting `I mean, France has been great` as a more supportive ally.
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Republican assures UK-US relationship 'will remain' despite Keir Starmer's stance on Iran: 'Donald Trump is facing disapproval!'
Republican commentator Nora Lee Notzon has expressed confidence the transatlantic alliance between Britain and the United States will weather current strains over the Iran conflict.Speaking to GB News, Ms Notzon assured: "It's not the end of the special relationship. I think the special relationship will always endure, it's gone through hiccups before and it will come out of that."However, she emphasised domestic controversy within the United St…
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