Starmer Faces Parliament Grilling on Iran Conflict

0:00On March 18th, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set for a tough round of questions in parliament today at noon over his handling of the Iran conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called out Starmer for not backing America's push to reopen the straight-of-form moves, a vital oil-shipping lane blocked by Iran. The war has dragged into its third week, keeping oil prices above $100 per barrel. Trump expressed disappointment in Starmer's stance during a Tuesday-Oval Office chat with reporters, noting that most NATO allies have turned down, requests for help securing the straight. Starmer stressed on Monday that Britain wants to avoid a bigger war and is teaming up with European partners on a shared plan to restore safe passage. He mentioned possible use of mind-hunting drones instead of sending warships, but no decisions are final yet. Tory leader Kemi Badanak has faulted Starmer's approach, but dismissed Trump's barbs as immature spats. Meanwhile, Israel announced it took out two top Iranian security figures, including a national

1:04security council secretary and a revolutionary guard. Commander, Iran confirmed the losses and launched missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf neighbors on Tuesday as tensions simmer ahead of today's parliamentary showdown.