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Impact on UK-US special relationship on day nine of Iran war | BBC News

2026-03-08 News & Politics
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Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. On Saturday, the US president said the UK was considering sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East but dismissed the prospect, writing on social media "we don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!" - while labelling Britain "our once great ally". Sir Keir has previously said the UK would not join offensive actions, but agreed to let the US use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites. Meanwhile, a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says it has reached a consensus on who wil replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but some "obstacles" remain in the appointment. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@maxthecat14 2026-03-08

What special relationship? the one where the US says jump, and we say how high?

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@tommyboy7391 2026-03-08

Stop saying "special relationship" its so cringe.

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@tommymorrison6478 2026-03-08

Special relationship. There hasn't been one for decades.

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@Forestdwellr 2026-03-08

The US never saw it as special, just let UK believe it

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@jabezhane 2026-03-09

Never ever has the mass media been so obviously out of touch with the entire population. Staggering.

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@leonodonoghueburke4276 2026-03-08

So I don't really understand, what part do US B1 bombers have to play in "we're only allowing the US to fly defensive missions"?

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@JohnCol-1959 2026-03-08

So trump thinks the war is already won? ROFL 😂😂

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@LuckyGooseYA 2026-03-08

“If Boomer is a defensive weapon, then war is peace.”

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@Ed1ts.1101 2026-03-08

"Defensive measures only" Sure, not like politicians ever lied before...

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@t7s-b6x 2026-03-08

Stop saying "special relationship" there hasn't been one for decades.

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