President Trump says the United Kingdom is considering sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East only after the conflict has largely been decided, and that the US no longer needs their help.
President Trump sharply criticized the British government after reports that the United Kingdom is considering deploying two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. In remarks aimed at Prime Minister Starmer, Trump said that while Britain was once among America’s greatest allies, the US no longer requires assistance that arrives only after the outcome of the conflict is already determined.
Trump’s comments highlight growing tensions over the pace and scale of allied support during the regional war against Iran and its proxies. The president emphasized that US and allied forces have already achieved major military successes and that late participation by partners will not be decisive to the campaign’s outcome.
The remarks also underline a broader frustration in Washington that some Western allies hesitated to commit military resources during the early and most critical stages of the operation.
