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UK’s Starmer speaks with Trump on Middle East war following criticism
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump earlier today, Starmer’s office says in a statement.
“The leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East and the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use of RAF [Royal Air Force] bases in support of the collective self-defence of partners in the region,” a spokeswoman from Starmer’s office says in a statement.
“The Prime Minister also shared his heartfelt condolences with President Trump and the American people following the deaths of six US soldiers,” the statement says. “They looked forward to speaking again soon.”
Trump has heavily criticized Starmer in recent days, saying he is not cooperating sufficiently with the US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian regime.
The Times of Israel Community.