UK ambassador says Israel is likely only US 'special relationship'

11 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 28

Sir Christian Turner's remarks, made to UK sixth-form students in February and leaked via audio, emerged during King Charles III's US state visit amid Iran war tensions.
Turner described the 'special relationship' phrase as nostalgic and suggested the UK and US are at the end of an era, though not in rupture.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office clarified these were private comments and do not reflect official UK government policy, emphasizing ongoing deep security and defence ties with the US.

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