Donald Trump ignited a new international spat by dismissing UK aircraft carriers as 'toys' and criticizing NATO allies for their perceived inaction in the Middle East, while also making controversial claims about Iran.
Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against NATO, describing the UK’s aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, as “toys” and accusing allies of doing “absolutely nothing” to help the US in the Middle East conflict. He specifically mocked the UK's offer to send carriers 'when the war is over,' stating, 'Don’t bother. We don’t need it.' Concurrently, Trump discussed the Iran conflict, suggesting taking control of Iran's oil and claiming Tehran was 'begging to make a deal' to end the war, despite Iran's foreign minister denying any such negotiations. Trump urged Iran to accept a deal to abandon nuclear ambitions and open the Strait of Hormuz, or face continued US and Israeli strikes. Reports indicated Washington delivered a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran via Pakistan. The article also noted a French-led videoconference on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's denial of UK tensions affecting an upcoming royal visit, claims of Iran providing oil shipments, and challenges for WHO aid delivery due to the conflict.
