Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
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Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, particularly the UK, for their perceived lack of involvement in joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He dismissed British warships as "toys," claiming he rejected their offer of assistance, despite No. 10 denying any such request was made. Trump also reacted to Iran's missile launch towards Diego Garcia, a UK territory leased to the US, expressing disappointment with the UK's agreement to hand it over to Mauritius. The UK has deployed HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean and is considering sending a vessel to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that NATO allies offered to help only after the conflict concluded, which he found unacceptable.
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AI-ExtractedStarmer told a committee of MPs he did not intend to react to Trump’s repeated insults.
The UK has sent the warship HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.
No 10 has denied that a request was made or denied regarding aircraft carriers.
Trump claimed he told the UK: “Don’t bother, we don’t need it.”
Donald Trump dismissed British warships as “toys”.
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