Summary
President Donald Trump criticized the UK Prime Minister over the UK's response to the Iran conflict, saying the UK was joining a war after it was already won. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the UK government's actions, emphasizing that decisions are made based on UK interests, not just following other countries' lead. The UK has allowed the US to use British bases for strikes and sent aircraft to the region for defense.
Key Facts
- President Trump criticized the UK Prime Minister for the response to the Iran conflict.
- Trump commented on social media that the UK considered sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East.
- The Ministry of Defence stated one aircraft carrier is on advanced readiness but did not confirm deployment.
- Foreign Secretary Cooper stressed that the UK makes decisions based on its own interests.
- The UK did not initially join US-Israel strikes on Iran but allowed the US to use British bases later.
- RAF jets were sent to the region to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
- Former Prime Minister Tony Blair suggested the UK should have supported the strikes from the start.
- Cooper highlighted learning from past conflicts, notably the Iraq war, to make better future decisions.
