Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.
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"Sir Keir Starmer was 'right to stand up for Britain's interests' and that the UK government would not agree with the president 'on every issue'."
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
"if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation, they would be considered 'legitimate targets'."
— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Reform's Treasury spokesperson.
The Iranian ambassador to the UK.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
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The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.
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