LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, less than a day after Trump mounted his latest criticism of the British leader over a perceived lack of support for the US campaign against Iran. “The leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East and the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use of RAF (Royal Air Force) bases in support of the collective self-defense of partners in the region,” a spokeswoman from Starmer’s office said in a statement.

US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran war

The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.