Starmer Stands By Decision to Not Join Initial Strikes on Iran Despite Trump Complaints

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is firmly standing by his decision to not join the initial strikes against Iran by the U.S. and Israel—a move that has earned him the wrath of President Donald Trump.

“My focus is providing calm, level headed leadership in the national interest… That means having the strength to stand firm by our values and our principles, no matter the pressure to do otherwise,” said Starmer during a press briefing Thursday. “It was in the national interest—and I...