Trump pressures UK over slow approval of air base use for Middle East operations
Donald Trump said he was "surprised" that it took so long for Keir Starmer to agree to let him use British air bases to strike targets to open up the Strait of Hormuz.
On his way to Palm Beach, Florida, Trump told reporters: "It’s been a very late response from the UK. A surprise because the relationship is so good. This has never happened before. They were pretty much our first ally all over the world. And they didn’t want us to use the island, the so-called island, that for some reason they gave up the rights to it."
Confirming he had spoken with Keir Starmer, he added: "I was a little surprised by the UK to be honest with you. They should have acted a lot faster."
Trump was asked about plans to have U.S. forces further target Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, which is vital to Iran’s oil network.
He responded, "I may have a plan I may not" but said he wouldn’t tell reporters one way or the other.
"It’s certainly a place that people are talking about. But I can’t tell you that," Trump added.
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