US EditionKeir Starmer Addresses Nation and Gives Chilling Iran War Update
Starmer said the war will affect Britain for years and announced 35 allies will meet to discuss restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO, affirming the UK's commitment to the alliance while refusing to join the US-led operation against Iran.
- Donald Trump suggested he is "strongly considering" pulling out of NATO, claiming the UK lacks a working navy and telling allies to "build up some delayed courage" regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will chair a meeting of 35 allies this week to discuss restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of global oil shipments and has been blocked by Iran.
- Declaring that the war will "affect the future" of the UK, Starmer emphasized the need for closer ties with the European Union, announcing plans for a further summit this year to deepen alignment.
- Addressing concerns over economic impacts, Starmer stated he would act in the British national interest, adding, "We have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation.
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Keir Starmer says despite pressure he will not change position on Iran war
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that despite a good deal of pressure being applied on him by President Trump to change his position on joining the Iran war, he would not be budging. Starmer made the comments during a statement to the nation today on the conflict in the Middle East, as the rift between himself and Trump grows over the US-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict has now entered its fifth week with no end in sight and mixed messaging…
'This is not our war': Keir Starmer repeats UK won't join war against Iran, while Trump calls NATO a paper tiger and threatens to withdraw
In a national address, PM Starmer said, “The conflict in the Middle East has now entered a second month. And while we are working at pace for de-escalation and peace, it is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. So today, I want to reassure the British people that no matter how fierce this storm……we are well-placed to weather it and that we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure n…
Keir Starmer also spoke about a closer partnership with the allies of Europe and the European Union.
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