Irish premier tells Donald Trump he can work with European leaders on Iran The 40-minute meeting in the Oval Office for St Patrick’s Day was dominated by questions about Iran, Nato and Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Trump says US does not need Nato after being rebuffed over strait of Hormuz Amid escalation of Middle East crisis, US president describes rejection of call for help as a ‘foolish mistake’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Starmer tells Zelensky ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine despite Iran crisis Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met the King during his visit to the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 17
'We don't need help!' Trump explodes after Nato, other nations refuse to take part in Iran war US President Donald Trump declared America's self-sufficiency in its military operations against Iran, stating the nation is the world's most powerful and requires no allied support. He noted that many Nato allies declined to join the campaign, which he views as a one-way street. Trump also claimed significant military successes… The Times of India · Mar 17
'Oldest Ally' or Not, Starmer Defies Trump with UK Out of Iran Conflict—'Will Not be Drawn Into Wider War' Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected President Trump's calls for UK military intervention in the Iran conflict, prioritising regional de-escalation over the 'Oldest Ally' alliance. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Canada was not consulted on Iran war and won’t join offensive action, minister says Canada says it was not consulted over the U The Independent UK · Mar 17
Trump is panicking over Hormuz, promising a grim future, but Germany chooses sarcasm to point out his hypocrisy Germany is having some fun at Trump’s expense, and I am here for the tea. We Got This Covered · Mar 17
First Thing: Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike It would make Larijani the most senior Iranian figure to be killed in the war since Ali Khamenei. Plus, Oakland homicides down 48% from Covid peak The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Zelenskyy will discuss Russia-Ukraine war with British leader and NATO chief in London The U.K. government says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due in London The Independent UK · Mar 17
Zelenskyy says Europe is a ‘global force’ that can stand against any other power in address to MPs – as it happened Keir Starmer previously reassured that the war in Iran would not distract the UK from supporting Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
'We don’t need anybody': Trump asks allies to help with Hormuz crisis amid Iran war; gets snubbed US President Trump expressed disappointment as key allies like Germany and Italy refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing legal limits and lack of mandates, these nations declined. Trump, however, asserted US strength, suggesting the request was partly a test of allied commitment amid escalating regional conflict… The Times of India · Mar 17
Trump news at a glance: president threatens allies for not wading into strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict continues US president wants countries to help police the strait after Iran effectively closed the vital fossil fuel shipping channel – key US politics stories from Monday 16 March at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 17
Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? Editorial: The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unity
Evening Standard · Mar 16 FTSE 100 ends higher as oil price gains moderate Nato and other Western allies pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s demand that military alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 16 'War is not a video game': France gauges response to the Middle East conflict With French warships deployed from the Mediterranean to the Strait of Hormuz, former French general Dominique Trinquand speaks to RFI about what's at stake for France, Europe and the risk of conflict escalation in the Middle East.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Ireland not involved in Strait of Hormuz security, Taoiseach says Ireland will not be getting involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the Taoiseach has said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for Nato unless it provides warships
The Times of India · Mar 16 UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…
International Business Times · Mar 16 UK, Other Allies Weigh Hormuz Warships Role as Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' Over Iran As the US urges allies to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, many governments are cautious, fearing escalation in the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 First Thing: Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato. Plus, meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Starmer vows energy bill support for some households as Trump warns Nato allies over Iran response Sir Keir Starmer announced £53 million in support for ‘those households that are most exposed’ to rising heating oil prices on Monday
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16 UAE reopens airspace after Iran attack – as it happened This blog is closed