Patrick Christys shared further details on the announcement, telling viewers: “Breaking news for you right now. On reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a Downing Street spokesperson has, in the last minute, said the prime minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening.
“The Prime Minister set out his discussions with Gulf leaders and military planners in the region on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the UK’s efforts to convene partners to agree a viable plan.
“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place, and an agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution.
“The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible. They agreed to speak again soon. That’s the latest from Downing Street. The Prime Minister has spoken to President Trump and said whatever that means from Qatar.”
Questions remain over what state the special relationship is in, after the US President admitted he was “disappointed” with Starmer.
When Trump was asked whether his relationship with Britain, or indeed Starmer himself, had shifted, he responded: “No, I was disappointed because Keir was willing to send two aircraft carriers after we won, because essentially we’re, there’s no threat for the aircraft carriers right now, and they said, no, no, we want things sent before the war, not after the war is won.
“So yeah, I’m disappointed with him. I like him. I think he’s a nice man, but I’m disappointed,” Trump added.
“You see that man right there?” he asked, gesturing towards a painting. “You know who that is? Churchill, Winston Churchill, the late great Winston Churchill. And you know, unfortunately, Keir is not Winston Churchill.”
