British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump has “expressed his disagreement” with the United Kingdom’s initial decision not to become involved in the operation against Iran.
“But it is my duty to judge what is in Britain’s national interest,” Starmer said, adding that he stands by his decisions, according to the BBC.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump said that Starmer “took too long” to approve a U.S. request to use British military bases for “defensive” strikes against Iranian missile sites.
Starmer also stated that “we all remember the mistakes of Iraq and we have learned from those lessons.”
“And the actions of the United Kingdom must always have a legal basis and a sustainable, well-thought-out plan,” he said.
