Trump claims King Charles supports ban on Iranian nuclear weapons at White House dinner
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 29
Trump claims King Charles supports ban on Iranian nuclear weapons at White House dinner
9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 29
Trump made the statement during a state dinner honoring King Charles and Camilla, following bilateral talks at the White House on Tuesday.
Buckingham Palace reiterated the king’s neutrality, emphasizing the UK government’s established stance on nuclear non-proliferation, as Trump’s remarks risk embarrassment for royal aides.
King Charles’s US visit includes a historic address to Congress and commemorations for 9/11, amid tense US-UK relations over the Iran war and Trump’s criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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