Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
U.S. President Donald Trump stated at a White House state dinner that King Charles does not want Iran to possess nuclear weapons, bringing up the West Asia conflict during the royal visit. The comment came amid tense U.S.-UK relations, with Trump criticizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for insufficient support in the Iran conflict. Trump claimed ongoing efforts in the Middle East were going well. The dinner marked the second day of King Charles's four-day U.S. trip.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 27, 2026) Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the West Asia conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal.The event was held on the second day of a four-day visit to the United States at a tense time in ties, after Mr. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for what Mr. Trump calls lack of help in prosecuting the Iran war.“We’re doing a little Middle East work right now and we’re doing very well,” Mr. Trump said at the dinner.
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