Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran warU.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth behind, speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026. REUTERSPresident Donald Trump said on Saturday that ​Britain is giving "serious thought" ‌to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he "will remember" the lack of British support during the conflict with Iran. But no final decision ​has ⁠been taken about whether to deploy the aircraft carrier to the Middle East, a British official said. He later granted U.S. forces permission ​to use British bases for what he called defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.

Source: Bangkok Post March 08, 2026 05:05 UTC