Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump on phone over Strait of Hormuz planIn the wake of the war ceasefire, Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump and the two politicians talked about the best way to get shipping moving through the Strait of HormuzView 3 Images (Image: Getty Images)Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump on the phone about the Strait of Hormuz plan, it has emerged. ‌But the call came hours after Mr Starmer called out the US President's "language" and condemned Israel for mass strikes on Lebanon. The Prime Minister said the continued bombardment by Tel Aviv was "wrong" as cracks began to emerge in the two-week pause in Mr’s bombing campaign. ‌The Downing Street spokesperson added: "The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has approved direct negotiations, though the Lebanese government has yet to respond publicly.

Source: Daily Mirror April 09, 2026 23:45 UTC