President Donald Trump recently mocked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer while criticizing Britain’s stance on the Iran conflict.
Video footage from a private White House lunch showed Trump impersonating Starmer and claiming the UK leader hesitated to send aircraft carriers to support the U.S.‑led campaign.
Trump described the carriers as “old, broken‑down” and said Starmer told him he had to consult his team before deciding.
The clip was briefly shared on social media and later removed, but several people downloaded and circulated it online.
UK officials say no such request for British carriers was ever made, and London insists it will not be drawn into the Iran war.
Starmer has repeatedly emphasized that the UK will act in its national interest and avoid direct military involvement.
Political tensions between the U.S. and UK are increasing as Trump continues military action in Iran and pushes allies for stronger support.
The incident highlights strains in the so‑called “special relationship” and growing diplomatic friction over the war.
