Middle East war: UK PM Keir Starmer calls for closer EU partnership, says ‘US won't be there to help’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (local time), in a press conference, has sought closer ties with UK's European allies. He added that London has paused fuel duty till September to help Britons amid the ongoing conflict.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (local time) said that Britain should align more closely with its European allies on security and the economy, as the war in Iran has caused global instability, Reuters reported.

Amid repeated criticism from US President Donald Trump, Starmer, who addressed a press conference today, said the impact of the war would "define us for a generation", adding that it could be similar to the increase in energy prices in the 1970s.

During the conference, which was aimed at easing public concerns over rising costs, the UK PM outlined plans for another summit with the European Union in the coming weeks, adding that he hoped it would undo the "deep damage" caused by Brexit.