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Politics · 12 March 2026

Starmer Rejects US Air Strikes, Drawing Trump's Criticism

Starmer Rejects US Air Strikes, Drawing Trump's Criticism

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The close relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is experiencing significant tension. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared his government doesn't support changing other countries' governments through air attacks, diverging from President Donald Trump's Iran policy. Mr Trump openly criticised Sir Keir, and only 8% of British people support joining US and Israeli military operations.

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