Trump Criticizes Starmer for Refusing UK Warships in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump expressed surprise and dissatisfaction at UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He argued that the UK “should be involved enthusiastically” with US forces to secure the vital sea lane. Tehran’s blockade of the waterway has stalled oil and gas shipments from the Persian Gulf and pushed up global energy prices. Trump warned that any allied ships joining the operation would face “very few shots” from Iranian forces. Starmer insisted he would not let the UK be drawn into a wider Middle East war and defended his decision to consult advisers before committing naval support. Trump fired back, questioning why the Prime Minister needed a team to make such a call.

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