Brushing off Trump criticism, UK's Starmer defends actions over IranStarmer's Response to Middle East Tensions and U.S. But in the face of Iran's barrage of missiles and drones, we will protect our people in the region," Starmer told a silent parliament. STARMER WARNS OF 'MISTAKES OF IRAQ'Trump's Criticism and Legal ConsiderationsEarlier, Trump told the Daily Telegraph he believed Britain had taken too long to let Washington use its bases in operations against Iran. In an interview published on Monday Trump said Starmer appeared to be "worried about the legality" of the strikes. "It is very clear that the death of the Supreme Leader will not stop Iran from launching these strikes," Starmer said.

Source: Washington Post March 03, 2026 00:23 UTC