Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases

"President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the initial strikes, but it is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest. That is what I have done, and I stand by it."

"This is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with. In his latest extraordinary salvo, the US president said he was not happy with the UK even though the prime minister eventually agreed the US could use Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian missile facilities."

"He told the Sun on Monday that the relationship is obviously not what it was as a result of the decision, and in an interview with the Telegraph he said Starmer had taken far too long to allow the US to use UK bases."

Trump launched personal attacks on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the UK's initial refusal to permit US strikes on Iran from British bases. Despite Starmer eventually agreeing to allow US use of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for defensive purposes, Trump expressed dissatisfaction, stating the relationship is not what it was. Starmer defended his position in Parliament, asserting the UK does not support regime change and that allowing such strikes would not serve British national interests. He emphasized his duty to protect British citizens and forces while supporting allied countries facing Iranian retaliation. Trump repeated his criticism multiple times within 24 hours, reflecting frustration with Western allies' reluctance to unequivocally back US military action.

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