Yvette Cooper

Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism

The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

The foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.

The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

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