Al Carns

Al Carns is the UK Defence Minister and a former Royal Marines officer. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in several recent political and international issues. Firstly, he responded to accusations that Keir Starmer was "too scared" to support strikes on Iran, stating that "serious politics" were required. This followed criticism of the Prime Minister's stance on US-Israel strikes on Iran. Secondly, Carns publicly condemned Donald Trump's claims about NATO's record in Afghanistan, calling them "utterly ridiculous" in a video response. His comments highlight the UK's continued commitment to NATO and its disagreement with Trump's assessment. Finally, he is involved in ongoing discussions with the US and European allies regarding the potential escorting of merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a situation deemed too dangerous at present due to the perceived threat from Iran.