UK Attorney General Defends NATO, NATO Rules

0:00On March 23rd, a top ally of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to defend Britain's commitment to international law tonight. Attorney General Lord Hurmer will argue that following global rules serves the national interest amid growing tensions with the United States under President Trump. This comes as Trump gave Iran 48 hours over the weekend to stop threatening cargo ships in the straight of four moves, threatening to destroy there, power plants otherwise. He ran warned of hitting energy sites across the region in response, while UN leaders caution that such moves could amount to war crimes. Trump has ramped up criticism of NATO allies like Britain for not joining the U.S. and Israel in strikes against Iran and for skimping on defense, spending. He's called up members for staying on the sidelines and what he sees as a failing campaign. Lord Hurmer plans to push back hard on quitting NATO, calling it reckless amid threats from Russia, and stress that human rights and the strong military go hand in hand.

1:01He'll also target critics at home, pushing to leave key rights conventions. Meanwhile, Britain recently relaxed rules for U.S. forces stationed here, letting them target Iranian assets blocking the key shipping route. Hurmer's words highlight a clear transatlantic divide on handling global flashpoints.