US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Britain\u2019s King Charles shares the view that Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons, bringing the sensitive issue of the Middle East conflict into remarks made during a White House state dinner held in the monarch\u2019s honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dinner took place on the second day of Charles\u2019s four-day visit to the United States, amid strained relations between Washington and London. Trump has recently criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of not offering sufficient support regarding the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re engaged in some work in the Middle East right now, and it\u2019s going very well,\u201d Trump said during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the United States had \u201cmilitarily defeated\u201d its opponent and insisted it would never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, claiming that King Charles strongly agreed with that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his own remarks after Trump, King Charles did not address Iran or the ongoing conflict. As monarch, he does not speak on behalf of the British government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about Trump\u2019s comments, the British Embassy in Washington directed inquiries to Buckingham Palace, which did not immediately respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier in a speech to Congress, Charles avoided direct reference to the Iran conflict but touched on broader geopolitical themes, including NATO, continued US support for Ukraine, and the risks of isolationism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both the United States and the United Kingdom have long maintained that Iran should not develop nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tehran denies seeking such weapons, stating that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes, including uranium enrichment, under its rights as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran \u2018figuring out its leadership\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Efforts to resolve the US-Israeli conflict with Iran remained stalled on Tuesday. Trump said he was dissatisfied with Tehran\u2019s latest proposal and claimed Iran had indicated it was in a \u201cstate of collapse\u201d while reassessing its leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iran\u2019s proposal reportedly suggested postponing discussions about its nuclear programme until after the conflict ends and shipping disputes are settled. However, US officials say Trump wants nuclear issues addressed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a social media post, Trump stated that Iran had requested the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while it worked through internal leadership challenges, though there was no clear indication of how this message was conveyed. Tehran did not immediately respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Iranian military spokesperson earlier said the country does not consider the war to be over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the conflict began on February 28, Iran has restricted most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies, while the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to reports, Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iranian ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iran\u2019s guards take greater role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prospects for renewed peace efforts have diminished in a conflict that has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties and disrupted global markets. Trump recently cancelled a planned visit by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan, which had been acting as a mediator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Islamabad twice over the weekend for discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the deaths of several senior Iranian figures in US-Israeli strikes, Iran\u2019s leadership structure has become less centralised. The reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the succession of his son Mojtaba has shifted influence toward hardline factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials familiar with negotiations say Iran\u2019s proposal outlines a phased approach, beginning with ending hostilities and securing guarantees against renewed conflict, followed by resolving maritime disputes and eventually addressing the nuclear issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This approach echoes elements of the 2015 nuclear agreement, from which Trump withdrew during his first term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Domestically, Trump is facing growing pressure over the war. His approval rating has declined, with recent polling showing decreasing public support amid concerns over economic conditions and the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He has also clashed with European leaders, criticising German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his stance on Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite tensions, King Charles emphasised in his congressional address that the UK and US remain close allies committed to defending democratic values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oil prices rise again<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With no clear resolution in sight, oil prices have continued to climb, with Brent crude rising \u0915\u0930\u0940\u092c 3% to approximately $111 per barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Bank has warned that energy prices could rise significantly in 2026 if disruptions linked to the conflict persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, highlighting divisions among Gulf countries over Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent data shows several Iranian oil tankers have been forced to turn back due to the US blockade, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iranian officials say alternative trade routes are being used to mitigate the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, the US has imposed new sanctions targeting entities linked to Iran\u2019s financial networks and warned that companies facilitating passage through the Strait of Hormuz could face penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Britain\u2019s King Charles shares the view that Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons, bringing the sensitive issue of the Middle East conflict into remarks made during a White House state dinner held in the monarch\u2019s honour. 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