Wes Streeting launches blistering takedown of Donald Trump's 'outrageous' Iran comments

Wes Streeting launches blistering takedown of Donald Trump's 'outrageous' Iran commentsWes Streeting has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of saying some "incendiary, provocative, outrageous things on social media"CommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent10:50, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDonald Trump has faced criticism over his expletive-laden tirade against Tehran and his calls for an end to Iranian civilisation(Image: Bonnie Cash - Pool via CNP/Shutterstock)Wes Streeting has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of saying some "incendiary, provocative, outrageous things on social media".‌UK ministers - including Keir Starmer - have increasing called out the US President over his comments during the Iran war, including his sweary tirade against Tehran and his calls for an end to Iranian civilisation‌In strong words, Mr Streeting today said: "Over the course of the last week. President Trump has said some pretty, bold - in, yes, minister language - incendiary, provocative, outrageous things on social media.‌"I think we've all come to learn that you judge President Trump through what he does, not just what he says. And ultimately, the only way in which we're going to clear this situation up is to reach agreement with Iran, one that puts nuclear weapons beyond its ambitions and reach because we've chosen very clearly and I think, the right decision, not to join the war in Iran.READ MORE: Keir Starmer sends warning to US and Iran after peace talks break downView 2 ImagesWes Streeting said to 'judge President Trump through what he does, not just what he says'(Image: PA)"It's not a war of our choosing. We've never been in any doubt about the nature of the Iranian regime and the threat that they pose to their allies in the region, to to our allies in the region, to the UK and our interests. So there's no doubt about that. But wha...