Starmer tells Trump UK backs US push to end Iran war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told US President Donald Trump on Saturday that London supports Washington's diplomatic push to end the war with Iran, stressing the need for a durable and lasting peace as the two leaders prepared for next week's G7 summit in France.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Saturday to voice support for Washington's efforts to end the war with Iran, according to a statement from Downing Street. Starmer welcomed progress in the ongoing talks and stressed the need for any agreement to deliver "a durable and lasting peace."
UK commitment to peace implementation
Starmer said the United Kingdom stands ready to help implement any future peace deal and work with international partners to support its success. He told Trump that London would play an active role in ensuring the stability of any agreement reached between the warring parties.
Navigation and economic concerns
The two leaders agreed that restoring freedom of navigation is essential to reduce the economic effects being felt worldwide amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. They pledged to remain in close contact ahead of next week's G7 summit in France, where the conflict is expected to dominate the agenda.
War enters third month
The conversation took place as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third month following the February 28 launch of military action against the Islamic Republic. More than 3,300 people have been killed in Iran since hostilities began, with Tehran blocking the strategic waterway and targeting American allies in the Gulf in retaliation.
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