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General · 16 March 2026

Trump Calls UK Approach Terrible as Starmer Refuses to Send Ships to Hormuz

Trump Calls UK Approach Terrible as Starmer Refuses to Send Ships to Hormuz

US President Donald Trump voiced his displeasure with Britain's insufficient military support. He specifically spoke on Monday about the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, failing to provide naval support for US operations in Iran. Trump also demanded mine clearing vessels, questioning why the Prime Minister required a team meeting to make a decision.

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