Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
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It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict 2 hours ago Share Save Richard Wheeler , Political reporter and Becky Morton , Political reporter Share Save US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the UK government over its response to the Iran conflict, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the country would not be drawn into the "wider war". Trump told reporters on Monday he was "not happy" with the UK, adding it "should be involved enthusiastically" in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - a vital oil shipping channel . He then told a later press conference there were "some countries that greatly disappointed me" before he singled out the UK, which he said had been considered "the Rolls-Royce of allies". Trump's remarks came after Sir Keir said the UK was working with allies on a "viable, collective plan" to reopen the strait. Sir Keir also said the UK already had minehunters in the region but there was no decision yet on what action would be taken. Oil prices have surged after Iran effectively shut the world's busiest oil shipping channel to tankers. Iran has threatened to attack any ships it considers linked to the US, while there is also a risk from sea mines. Trump has urged the UK and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel. Sir Keir had previously angered Trump by refusing to allow the US to use UK bases for its initial offensive strikes against Iran. However, he has since given permission for them to be used for defensive action against Iranian missile strikes. Speaking in Washington, Trump suggested in some cases he was asking world leaders if they would help with the Strait of Hormuz "not because we need them but because I want to find out how they're reacting". He added he was "very surprised" at the UK's attitude towards the war and highlighted their joint work in Ukraine. Trump said: "We don't need to work with them in Ukraine, and then they tell us that we have a mine ship around an...
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