Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war
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In March 2026, amidst the ongoing US-Iran war, former US President Donald Trump stated on social media that the US does not need the UK's assistance, even as the UK considers deploying aircraft carriers to the Middle East. Trump's statement follows the UK placing HMS Prince of Wales on high readiness and signals a growing rift between the two nations. The US and Israel launched the war on February 28, resulting in widespread casualties across the Middle East, including Iran, Lebanon, Kuwait, the UAE, and Iraq. The UK government has increased its involvement, allowing the US to use its military bases for defensive purposes, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia. The conflict has sparked fears across the Middle East due to retaliatory strikes from Tehran targeting US allies.
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