President Donald Trump criticized the UK's limited involvement in the current Middle East conflict, saying the US-UK relationship is "not what it was" due to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's "uncooperative" stance on military operations against Iran.

Trump expressed disappointment that Britain has provided only limited logistical support to American forces, with Starmer's government restricting RAF involvement to defensive operations rather than placing British military assets at full American disposal. The president accompanied his criticism with remarks about wind turbines affecting British landscapes and made claims about sharia courts in the UK.

The conflict has escalated significantly across the Middle East, with Iran retaliating against US and Israeli operations through strikes on American bases and civilian sites throughout the region. The violence has spread beyond initial targets, with reported strikes on locations as far as Cyprus and Azerbaijan, though Iran has denied responsibility for some attacks.

Casualty figures continue to mount, with a US-based rights organization reporting over 1,000 civilian deaths, including children, since the conflict began. The fighting has also disrupted global markets, with energy prices rising due to concerns over Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

Israel has ordered mass evacuations of southern Lebanon residents, citing security concerns related to the broader regional conflict. Gulf nations have expressed growing frustration with the escalating situation while remaining cautious about direct military involvement beyond defensive measures.