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UK Readies Aircraft Carrier Amid US-Iran Tensions
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UK Readies Aircraft Carrier Amid US-Iran Tensions

Britain is preparing HMS Prince of Wales for potential deployment to the Middle East, while Trump publicly dismissed the offer, saying the US doesn't need UK carriers for a war he called "already won." The spat has exposed a widening rift between Washington and London, with Trump also criticising Keir Starmer's reluctance to support strikes on Iran. Thousands marched on the US embassy in London on Saturday demanding an end to the conflict.

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UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment

UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment

The Guardian · Mar 7

Thousands march on US embassy in London calling for end of strikes in Iran

Thousands march on US embassy in London calling for end of strikes in Iran

The Guardian · Mar 7

Trump hits out at Starmer over UK reluctance to support Iran attacks

Trump hits out at Starmer over UK reluctance to support Iran attacks

Financial Times · Mar 8

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

BBC · Mar 8

Mar 8

Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war

Al Jazeera · 12:33 AM

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