'Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkmanship - Starmer is right on Iran war'

'Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkmanship - Starmer is right on Iran war''Keir Starmer is right to urge both sides to “find a way through” and warn against further escalation. He is right to say Britain has no interest in another Middle East crisis.'CommentsNewsopinionVoice of the Mirror06:00, 13 Apr 2026View ImageVoice of the Mirror has its say...Trump’s in a dire straitAs the fragile Iran peace effort falters, Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkmanship.‌The US President’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is a move that risks detonating the global economy.‌With talks between Washington and Tehran yielding no deal and a shaky ceasefire hanging by a thread, choking one of the world’s most vital oil arteries would be a reckless escalation.‌Markets would shudder, energy prices would surge, and the danger of direct confrontation would soar – all triggered by another Trump social media meltdown with consequences far beyond the US and Iran.Keir Starmer is right to urge both sides to “find a way through” and warn against further escalation. He is right to say Britain has no interest in another Middle East crisis. Voters have backed Mr Starmer’s steady, responsible approach and continue to do so.Talk is cheapReform's tax-cutting rhetoric looks hollow when it comes to the money.‌Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick vowed to scrap air passenger duty for families yet has pocketed £40,000 from a firm with a majority stake in airline Condor, which stands to benefit.That is not championing holidaymakers and hard-pressed families; it is inviting serious questions about whose interests come first.The optics are grim for a party claiming to shake up politics. And the discomfort doesn’t end there. Deputy leader Richard Tice is now facing allegations his company failed to pay more than £90,000 in tax. Reform talks tough, but such claims undermine its credibility.Article continues belowSchool winnersBanning deep-fried junk and slashin...