US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating the UK does not need its aircraft carriers and accusing Starmer of wanting to "join wars after we’ve already won."

• US President Donald Trump accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of not being helpful after Starmer refused initial permission for US strikes on Iran from UK bases.
• Key individuals involved are US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• Starmer maintained efforts should be made to "de-escalate" the conflict, though the UK later agreed to use bases for "defensive" strikes, but not offensive action.