Starmer, Trump Discuss Middle East Crisis

0:00On March 23, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held the 20-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump last night to discuss the growing. Crisis in the Middle East, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict. Just hours earlier, Trump had shared a satirical sketch from a British comedy show on his social media, poking fun at Starmer's handling of. International Tensions Number 10, describe the call as constructive, downplaying any friction despite Trump's public criticisms of the UK leader and other NATO allies for. Not doing more. Meanwhile, fears are mounting over potential fuel shortages and higher living costs, with Starmer set to chair an emergency co-ber meeting today to address panic buying a gas stations. The UK has approved US forces using its bases, like Diego Garcia for defensive actions and efforts to clear the Strait, but drew a line at supporting. Strikes on civilian targets, like power plants, Trump issued a midnight deadline for Iran

1:04to fully reopen the Strait or risk severe retaliation while worries persist that Iran could still restrict, shipping even if bombings pause, keeping global markets on edge.