Donald Trump claims US actions saved UK from Iranian nuclear threat

Donald Trump Iran nuclear threat UK immigration Strait of Hormuz Sadiq Khan

In a television interview with GB News, US President Donald Trump claimed that his administration's military actions against Iran have protected the United Kingdom from a potential nuclear threat. Trump argued that if Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, they would likely target Europe due to their missile capabilities, rather than the United States.

Trump also criticized the United Kingdom's refusal to engage in the conflict with Iran, specifically targeting the stance of former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He suggested that the UK's lack of support could impact US positions on other matters, such as the Falkland Islands, and noted that the UK relies heavily on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Additionally, the President addressed domestic issues in the UK, claiming that uncontrolled immigration has created lawless areas in London where police are hesitant to patrol. He directed sharp criticism toward London Mayor Sadiq Khan, describing him as a ‘nasty’ and ‘terrible’ mayor. These comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear capabilities.

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Donald Trump · Iran · Israel · Keir Starmer · Sadiq Khan · United Kingdom · United States

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[● 2 SOURCES] Trump warned that uncontrolled immigration could lead to the end of the UK as a state. pmo.ee
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran maintains its response to US and Israeli strikes is an exercise of its right to self-defense. sputniknews.in · sputnikglobe.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Donald Trump claimed the US is protecting the UK from an Iranian nuclear threat. pmo.ee · sputniknews.in · sputnikglobe.com · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Trump stated that if Iran possessed nuclear weapons, they would likely use them in Europe due to missile capabilities. pmo.ee · sputniknews.in · sputnikglobe.com · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Trump claimed immigration has turned parts of London into lawless areas where police are afraid to patrol. pmo.ee · www.fortunegreece.com · www.brif.mk · viaranews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump expressed dissatisfaction with former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's refusal to engage in the Iran conflict. pmo.ee · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · www.brif.mk · viaranews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] In March 2025, US Intelligence stated Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. sputniknews.in · sputnikglobe.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a ‘naughty boy’. pmo.ee · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.fortunegreece.com · www.brif.mk · viaranews.com