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Starmer-Trump Discuss Military Cooperation Amidst Public Dispute

Published March 8, 2026, 17:09
Starmer-Trump Discuss Military Cooperation Amidst Public Dispute

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict in the Middle East and military cooperation between the two countries, including the use of British RAF bases to support collective defense. The conversation comes after a public dispute between the two leaders, with Trump having previously criticized the deployment of a British aircraft carrier to the region and expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the United Kingdom. During the call, Starmer expressed his condolences for the deaths of six American soldiers.