Politics · 17 March 2026

Donald Trump calls Starmer's Iran stance 'big mistake'

Crude oil is trading above £75 a barrel, a result of Iran’s impedance of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amidst a conflict now in its third week. President Donald Trump asserted that Sir Keir Starmer's reaction to American requests for assistance regarding the Iran situation was a "big mistake." Trump condemned Starmer for his refusal to deploy the Royal Navy and for providing inadequate military support.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 March 2026 at 19:01

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