US EditionTrump tells Starmer 'we don't need people that join wars after we've already won'
Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for delayed support and called British involvement in US-Israel-Iran conflict unnecessary despite UK prepping two aircraft carriers.
- On March 7, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Britain was 'giving serious thought' to sending two aircraft carriers but said the US does not need them and warned he "will remember" the UK’s earlier refusal to join strikes.
- Citing legality and planning, Starmer later authorized limited, defensive US operations from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia after reassessing the threat.
- Operationally, bomber arrivals increased as a first 146ft B-1 Lancer landed Friday evening at RAF Fairford and three more followed Saturday morning, with ground crew seen entering a US Air Force B-1 Lancer.
- Domestically, politicians and protesters reacted sharply: Downing Street stressed the 'special relationship' and 24/7 intelligence sharing, while Sir Tony Blair and Kemi Badenoch urged support, and thousands protested outside the US Embassy.
- The Royal Navy has increased readiness, with HMS Prince of Wales on advanced status and HMS Dragon expected to sail next week, amid casualties in Iran and Lebanon.
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Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump after latest rebuke over Iran
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the two leaders spoke on Sunday afternoon. Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump about the countries’ military co-operation amid the US president’s latest rebuke over the UK’s support in the conflict in Iran. Sir Keir’s decision not to grant permission for the first wave of military action prompted a raft of criticism from Mr Trump in recent days, including a personal attack on the Prime Minister as being …
Donald Trump taunts Starmer over Iran war
The US-UK “special relationship” could be on thin ice after President Donald Trump lashed out at the British Prime Minister. Trump said he didn’t need Britain’s help to fight the Iran war, after the British Defence Ministry announced it was preparing the Prince of Wales aircraft carrier for possible deployment. Trump has repeatedly criticized Keir Starmer after London blocked the US from using British bases to attack Iran. FRANCE24 correspondent…
The US President writes that British aircraft carriers are no longer needed, and continues: "We do not need people to enter the war until after we have already won it."
US President Donald Trump expects unconditional support from the allies. And what happens if it fails at first? This is now felt by Britain.With again mockingly critical statements on British support in the Iran war, US President Donald Trump has continued to burden the relationship with the once closest ally. "We don't need people to enter the war until after we have won it," wrote Trump on his platform Truth Social. British Prime Minister Keir…
US President Donald Trump expects unconditional support from the allies. And what happens if it fails first? This is now felt by Britain.
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Trump Dismisses UK Aircraft Carrier Support as Transatlantic Rift Deepens
The disagreement between Washington and London grew sharper after Donald Trump said the United Kingdom was acting too late on the Middle East conflict and argued that US and Israeli forces had already taken the lead. Britain’s Ministry of Defence said it had increased the readiness of HMS Prince of Wales and reduced the time needed for a possible deployment. Trump said the US did not need British aircraft carriers and suggested the delay would n…
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