Cooper rejects Blair’s call for UK to have backed Trump’s strikes on Iran
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Yvette Cooper, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has publicly disagreed with former Prime Minister Tony Blair's assertion that the UK should have supported initial US airstrikes on Iran under Donald Trump's administration. Blair argued that Keir Starmer should have backed the US, allowing them to use British airbases, emphasizing the importance of supporting allies. Cooper countered that the UK must learn from past mistakes, referencing the Iraq War, and prioritize British national interests. Her comments follow criticism from Trump regarding the UK's lack of immediate support for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Blair made his remarks at a private event, stating that alliances are tested during difficult times and that the US relationship is crucial, regardless of who is president.
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