UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media in the briefing room of 9 Downing Street in central London, Britain, after U.S. president Donald Trump's threats to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the U.S. to buy Greenland. Picture date: Monday January 19, 2026. Jordan Pettitt/Pool via REUTERS

June ⁠13 (Reuters) - British Prime ⁠Minister Keir Starmer discussed ‌efforts to end the Iran conflict during ​a phone call ⁠with U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump, Downing ⁠Street ‌said on Saturday.

Starmer ⁠welcomed progress made so far ​and ‌reiterated that Britain ⁠stands ​ready to support the implementation of ⁠any peace agreement ​and work with international partners to ensure ⁠its success.

The two leaders also agreed on the need ​to restore ⁠freedom of navigation ​to ease ‌global economic impact.

(Reporting ​by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)