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Trump, Starmer Call: RAF Bases, Middle East Discussed After War Spat

US President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. (AFP file photo)

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News18•08-03-2026, 22:47

Trump, Starmer Call: RAF Bases, Middle East Discussed After War Spat

•US President Donald Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer held a phone call to discuss the Middle East and military cooperation.
•The call followed Trump's criticism of Starmer for initially refusing to allow US use of British RAF bases for strikes on Iran.
•Leaders discussed using RAF bases (RAF Fairford, Diego Garcia) to support collective defense of partners in the region.
•Starmer conveyed condolences for the deaths of six US soldiers in the ongoing conflict.
•Starmer had previously agreed to limited use of two British military bases, defending his stance due to Iran's missile strikes on allies.

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