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Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not allowing the US to launch initial airstrikes on Iran from British bases, stating, 'This is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with.' Despite the UK eventually permitting the use of the Diego Garcia base for strikes on Iranian missile sites, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the UK's initial refusal, which resulted in longer flight times for US planes.

President Trump in the Oval Office on 3 March 2026

President Trump in the Oval Office on 3 March 2026

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Key Highlights

  • Trump criticized Starmer for not allowing US strikes from UK bases.
  • Initial refusal by the UK led to longer flight times for US military.
  • UK eventually agreed to use Diego Garcia for airstrikes on Iran.
  • Trump described Starmer as 'no Winston Churchill'.
  • Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon was deployed to enhance security.
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Sources

  1. Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes
  2. Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
  3. Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases
  4. Labour MP hits back at Donald Trump with FDR dig after accusing Keir Starmer of being 'no Winston Churchill'

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