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Starmer Warns US-Israel Conflict Could Spike Oil Prices

3/11/2026

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Starmer Warns Crisis

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could harm households and businesses.
He said the government is prepared to mitigate risks from the crisis.
Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel due to the crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump said easing sanctions on Russian oil might be considered after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has rallied support.

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Starmer Rejects Trump

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resists U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for UK support in the Iran strikes, opting for a defensive approach aligned with British interests and international law.
Polling indicates 47% oppose UK involvement in offensive strikes.
Defensive RAF deployments in the Gulf proceed as Cypriot officials criticize UK defense of bases in Cyprus, raising concerns about intelligence-sharing with the United States.

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Starmer Warns Crisis

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could harm households and businesses.
He said the government is prepared to mitigate risks from the crisis.
Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel due to the crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump said easing sanctions on Russian oil might be considered after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has rallied support.

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