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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayDonald Trump held a phone call with Keir Starmer on Sunday amid a growing row over Britain’s hesitation to grant the US access to its airbases amid the widening conflict in the Middle East.
The prime minister’s office said the leaders discussed the ongoing situation and the military cooperation between the two countries through the use of RAF bases.
"The Prime Minister also shared his heartfelt condolences with President Trump and the American people following the deaths of six U.S. soldiers,” a spokesperson said, adding: "They looked forward to speaking again soon."
The president on Saturday attacked the prime minister in a post on his Truth Social platform, accusing Sir Keir of trying to “join wars after we’ve already won”, amid reports Britain was preparing naval assets for possible deployment.
"The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East," Trump wrote. "That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer - But we will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
Seventh US service member killed in Iran war
A seventh US service member has died in the conflict with Iran, according to US Central Command.
"Last night, a US service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East," Centcom confirmed in a statement on Sunday.
"The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on US troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1."
The identity of the soldier will be withheld until a day after the family is notified, the post says.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 20:34
Britain withdraws staff from Lebanon as clashes escalate
Britain’s Foreign Office says it has taken a precautionary measure of withdrawing some staff and dependents from Lebanon, amid the clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
It says the embassy is still operating as usual.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 20:29
Analysis: Starmer may be right not to wade into Trump’s war in Iran – but has proven to be a prisoner of his own MPs
In fighting to saving his premiership, the PM is less able to lead even when he does the right thing, writes political editor David Maddox:
James Reynolds8 March 2026 20:02
Watch: Trump blames Iran for deadly strike on girls’ school that reportedly killed 175
James Reynolds8 March 2026 19:39
Recap: RAF claims successful attack on Iranian kamikaze drone
Britain’s ministry of defence says that UK forces successfully engaged a kamikaze drone fired from Iran towards Iraq last night.
“The engagement occurred as RAF Typhoons and F-35 jets continued to conduct defensive sorties across the region,” a statement read.
The latest operational update also confirmed that an awaited Merlin helicopter is due to arrive in theatre, “further strengthening our ability to detect aerial threats”.
The aircraft can fly up to a mile in height, giving advance warning of incoming drones or missiles.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 19:18
Macron speaks with Iranian counterpart in European push for diplomacy
Emmanuel Macron has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling on Iran to halt strikes against other countries in the region and to end the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said on Sunday.
In a post on X, Macron also reiterated France's position that a diplomatic solution was necessary to end the conflict.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 18:59
Qatar says Iran war ‘could bring down global economy’ after warning oil could reach $150 a barrel
The Gulf state’s energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, said it would take his country “weeks to months” to return to its normal delivery pattern after an Iranian drone strike at its largest LNG plant - with Europe likely to suffer a price spike as a result.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 18:15
Khamenei's name as Iran's leader will continue says member of Assembly of Experts
Khamenei's name as Iran's leader will continue, a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts said on Sunday, adding the new leader has been selected and will soon be announced by officials.
"With the majority of votes, the person who will continue the path of Imam Khomeini and the path of the martyr Imam Khamenei has been chosen. The name of Khamenei will continue. The vote has been cast and will be announced soon," said Hosseinali Eshkevari on a video carried by Iranian media.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 18:02
Two killed after projectile falls on Saudi city
Two people were killed and 12 injured after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj city on Sunday, the Saudi Civil Defense said.
The two people killed were of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities, it added in a post on X.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier on Sunday that they targeted radar systems in locations including Saudi's Al-Kharj.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 18:01
Special forces raid on Iran's uranium under consideration in WH: report
Donald Trump is weighing the option of deploying special forces on the ground to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter.
James Reynolds8 March 2026 17:45
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