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Trump Critiques UK-US Ties Amid Starmer's Defense Shift

3/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.K.-U.S. relationship is deteriorating and sad to see.
He criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for withholding Iran-strike support, noting France's greater backing.
Starmer later allowed the U.S. to base forces in Britain for defensive strikes.
British Minister Darren Jones stressed the importance of the U.S.-UK relationship and lessons from Iraq.
Starmer defended his decision as prioritizing Britain's national interest.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.K.-U.S. relationship is deteriorating and sad to see.
He criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for withholding Iran-strike support, noting France's greater backing.
Starmer later allowed the U.S. to base forces in Britain for defensive strikes.
British Minister Darren Jones stressed the importance of the U.S.-UK relationship and lessons from Iraq.
Starmer defended his decision as prioritizing Britain's national interest.