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Trump tells King Charles the US has no closer friends than Britain
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Published on 28 April 2026
He spoke the alliance up amid Iran war tensions
President Donald Trump met King Charles III at the White House, praising the long-standing US UK bond and calling it a “special relationship.” The remarks came while tensions surrounding an Iran war continue to simmer, with Trump expressing hope that the alliance will remain strong. The meeting underscored how diplomacy and historic ties are being leveraged during geopolitical pressure.
- Trump met King Charles III at the White House
- He praised the US UK friendship as uniquely close
- The meeting comes amid rising Iran war tensions
- Trump urged continued strength of the alliance
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