Yvette Cooper, head of the British diplomacy, stated that the United Kingdom does not subcontract its foreign policy. The statement comes in response to Donald Trump's criticisms regarding support in the war against Iran.

In response to the criticisms of American President Donald Trump, who accused the United Kingdom of lacking support in the war against Iran, Yvette Cooper, the head of British diplomacy, emphasized that the United Kingdom "does not always agree" with the USA and does not "subcontract its foreign policy." Trump suggested that the British government is considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but Cooper did not confirm this information. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed that the United Kingdom will not join the conflict without a legal basis, but has allowed the use of British bases for American attacks for defensive purposes. Cooper urged a focus on the substance of the issue, avoiding exaggerated rhetoric in responses to Trump's criticisms.