Starmer Says He's 'Fed Up' With Trump as Europe Splinters From U.S. Over Iran War

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he is “fed up” with economic instability in the U.K. caused by President Donald Trump's actions and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Starmer emphasized the need for greater energy resilience and independence, arguing that the U.K. should not be subjected to the "international market" or pay for a war it is not actively involved in. He further urged that the Iran war, which began on February 28, must serve as a warning for Britain to “build resilience” at home and with European allies. Starmer is currently in Qatar to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint Iran controls despite a temporary cease-fire. The Iran war has strained the "special relationship" between the U.K. and U.S., with other European leaders also distancing themselves from Trump and urging for restraint.