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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer And Trump Hold First Call Since Iran Dispute
Caption: Starmer And Trump Hold First Call Since Iran Dispute. Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since tensions rose over Britain’s response to the conflict involving Iran. Downing Street said the leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and ongoing military cooperation between the UK and the United States. The conversation follows criticism from Trump, who had publicly expressed frustration with the UK’s decision not to join initial offensive strikes against Iran. Starmer has maintained that Britain will not take part in offensive military action but has allowed US forces to use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the government’s stance, saying the UK must act according to its own national interests rather than simply follow allies. Despite the disagreements, Downing Street said both leaders emphasised continued cooperation and expect to remain in close contact as the crisis develops. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Keir Starmer,Donald Trump,spoken,first time,tensions,Middle East,conflict,Iran,Israel,US,UK,world leaders,Downing Street,White House,not joining,offensive strikes,criticism
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