US President Asserts Victory in Iran Conflict; Criticizes UK's Post-Win Involvement
In a recent conversation, the US president expressed his frustration with Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister. He questioned the UK's decision to engage in the ongoing conflict with Iran, emphasizing that their involvement was unnecessary as the US had already achieved victory.
Unnecessary Support
The US president made these remarks amidst continuous US and Israel airstrikes on Iran, which had been happening for over a week. His criticism coincided with the preparation of the HMS Prince of Wales, a British aircraft carrier, set to depart for the Persian Gulf.
During a social media post, the President stated that the UK was considering deploying two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. He responded by saying, "That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer — But we will remember." He expressed frustration about nations joining wars after the US has already claimed victory.
Delayed Permission
After some initial reluctance, Starmer finally allowed the US to attack Iranian missile stores from a British military base in the Chagos Islands, located at Diego Garcia. This hesitance was a source of frustration for the US president, who did not hold back on his criticism.
Additionally, with Starmer's approval, the US has been utilizing a UK airbase for "defensive" measures against Iranian missile sites. Four B-1 bombers were seen arriving at the Fairford base in Gloucestershire.
Discussion Among Leaders
Following public criticism by the US president, both leaders had a phone conversation, as confirmed by Starmer's office. They discussed the current situation in the Middle East and the two nations' military cooperation, particularly concerning the use of Royal Air Force bases.
Internal Criticism
Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, also expressed his disappointment with Starmer for not supporting the US's actions against Iran from the beginning. Blair, who led the UK into the Iraq war, emphasized the importance of supporting the US, referring to it as an "indispensable cornerstone" of UK security. He insisted that allies should always support each other, regardless of who is in office.
Future Plans
The US president declared that the US has plans to continue strikes against Iran, with the intention of expanding targets within the Islamic Republic. He stated, "Today Iran will be hit very hard!" He suggested the possibility of entirely destroying certain areas and groups due to "Iran's bad behavior," even those not initially considered as targets.