US-UK rift deepens as Starmer slams Trump over Iran war impact; Hormuz crisis sends prices soaring

Tensions between the United States and the United Kingdom are escalating as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer openly criticizes the impact of the U.S.-Israel military campaign on Iran. In a sharp statement, Starmer said he is “fed up” with rising energy prices affecting households and businesses, drawing a controversial comparison between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.