LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump held a call Sunday (Mar 8) about the Middle East war, the UK government said, after fierce criticism of the British premier by the US leader.
Trump had lobbed insults at Starmer over the latter’s initial refusal to have any role in the US-Israeli war with Iran, which began on Feb 28.
“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 bases in support of the collective self-defence of partners in the region,” Starmer’s office said 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.
“They looked forward to speaking again soon,” the statement added.
It did not mention whether the pair discussed the apparent fracturing of their close relationship over the past week.
Starmer had worked hard to cultivate a warm relationship with the unpredictable Trump, who was given an unprecedented second state visit to Britain last year.
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