Trump Slams Starmer for Blocking Iran Strikes From UK Bases

March 3, 2026·20 days ago·via Fox News Politics

President Trump expresses deep disappointment in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially refusing U.S. access to British bases like Diego Garcia ahead of decisive strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and crippled the regime's missile capabilities. Starmer dragged his feet, citing "lessons from Iraq," only greenlighting limited defensive use after an Iranian drone targeted RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, forcing British personnel into shelters amid nearby explosions. Read more about this...

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