Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that it is in the best interest of the United States to remain in NATO. Speaking in Qatar at the end of a Gulf trip that included stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, Starmer addressed Donald Trump's threats to withdraw the US from the alliance. Starmer agreed with Trump's call for increased European defense spending within NATO, emphasizing the alliance's effectiveness and the need for a stronger European contribution. Starmer also discussed with Gulf leaders the importance of ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following recent tensions with Iran, and the need to avoid potential levies on ships passing through. Starmer and Trump spoke on Thursday night about ensuring ships could safely pass through the strait of Hormuz.
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AI-ExtractedStarmer agreed with Trump’s calls for European members of Nato to spend more on defence.
Europe must do more to support the alliance in light of the war in Iran.
It is in the best interests of the US to stay in Nato.
The US president has repeatedly criticised European members of Nato.
Iran in effect blocked the strait of Hormuz after attacks by the US and Israel.
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