Starmer says UK will form ‘closer partnership’ with Europe after Iran war strains US ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday that the UK will deepen its partnership with Europe, citing strained relations with the United States over Britain's handling of the Iran conflict. The statement signals a potential strategic shift in Britain's foreign policy alignment as transatlantic tensions have mounted. Starmer framed the move as necessary to protect UK interests while navigating what he described as a delicate geopolitical moment. The announcement reflects broader uncertainty about the stability of traditional Western alliances and suggests London may be hedging its diplomatic bets between Washington and the European continent. The timing underscores how the Iran crisis is reshaping relationships within the Western alliance system.