Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran

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🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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0:00.0	This is The Guardian.
0:07.7	Today, can Kirstama keep Britain out of Trump's war in Iran?
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1:01.2	It was barely a week ago. Kirstarmer was sitting next to Donald Trump, at dinner in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
1:14.2	The relationship that we have is fantastic, so I just want to congratulate you.
1:19.0	Thank you again, Donald.
1:19.9	A really important day for both of us.
1:21.9	Great people.
1:23.3	Starma thought the G7 summit had gone well.
1:26.3	He'd extracted a US trade deal.
1:28.5	This now implements on car tariffs and aerospace.
1:32.7	Very good day for both of our countries a real sign of strength.
1:36.4	And persuaded the president to sign a joint statement, calling on Israel and Iran to pull back
1:41.0	from all-out war.
1:43.2	Sure, Trump left early and soon started demanding an
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