Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched sharp criticisms against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Spanish government for their perceived lack of cooperation with American-Israeli military operations against Iran. In characteristically blunt remarks, Trump dismissed comparisons to historic British leadership, stating “this is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with” regarding the current UK administration.
The military campaign, reportedly targeting over 1,700 sites including missile facilities, naval assets, and presidential offices, comes in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump asserted that “everything’s been knocked out in Iran” following the extensive strikes, which he characterized as pre-emptive measures against an imminent Iranian attack.
Humanitarian organization Red Crescent has documented 787 fatalities since operations commenced, while global markets have responded with increased oil and gas prices alongside declining share values. In a strategic move, the United Kingdom has deployed helicopters and the destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus.
Trump expanded his criticism to encompass UK policies regarding the Chagos Islands and domestic affairs, while simultaneously warning about potential future Iranian leadership that might prove “as bad as the previous person.” The former president additionally attributed past American military casualties in Iraq to Iranian-supplied explosively formed penetrators used against U.S. forces.
Independent verification by BBC Confirm has authenticated footage showing significant damage to Iran’s Assembly of Experts’ secretariat building near Qom, though no casualties were reported at this particular site.