Donald Trump has accused Sir Keir Starmer of trying to 'join wars after we've already won' as the United States and Israel continue military strikes on Iran. In a social media post, the United States president said the United Kingdom was considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East but insisted that American forces did not need their support. Downing Street has not responded to his remarks.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that one of the United Kingdom's two aircraft carriers has been placed on advanced readiness. The comments came as American bomber jets were seen landing in Britain, with the United States using British bases for what were described as specific defensive operations linked to the ongoing conflict.