President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, declaring him “no Winston Churchill,” amid tensions over Britain’s limited support for initial US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Dispute Centers on Diego Garcia Base
The conflict revolves around the military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. Britain approved a US request on Sunday to utilize British facilities solely for defensive operations targeting Iranian missile sites.
Trump Voices Frustration
Addressing journalists in the Oval Office, Trump stated he remains “not happy with the UK.” He highlighted that the restrictions compelled US aircraft to log many extra flight hours.
Royal Navy Deploys Warship
The Royal Navy has dispatched HMS Dragon to the Mediterranean to safeguard an airbase in Cyprus.
