U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (March 7, 2026) that Britain is giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to West Asia, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies.
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Mr. Trump has repeatedly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting this week that he helped "ruin" the countries' historically close relationship after London blocked the U.S.'s initial use of British bases to attack Iran.
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In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said he "will remember" the lack of British support during the conflict with Iran.
