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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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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