King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the US, where the King is addressing Congress and attending a series of special events with President Donald Trump.

The visit coincides with Americans marking 250 years since the US declared its independence from Britain. But it also comes at a time when the "special relationship" between the two countries is under strain.

President Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for - in his view - failing to support the US-Israel war with Iran. He mocked Keir Starmer publicly - declaring him as "no Winston Churchill" and described the Royal Navy's warships as "old and broken down" and "toys".

King Charles has previously used symbols to show support for Canada, after President Trump made threats about claiming the country as the 51st US state.

Can King Charles help to repair UK-US diplomatic relations? And why is the "special relationship” important?

We speak to the BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale.

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Donald Trump has dismissed suggestions that his plan to take control of Greenland, in the face of opposition by his NATO allies, could lead to the break up of the alliance.

Asked about a possible threat to the future of NATO, President Trump said: “Something is going to happen which will be very good for everybody. Nato will be very happy and we will be very happy. But we need it [Greenland] for security purposes, we need it for national security and even world security.”

At a press conference at the White House, Donald Trump was also asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland and replied: “You’ll find out”. He repeated his threat to impose new punitive tariffs on countries that opposed his plans.

Other leaders intensified their criticism of the US administration. The French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe had little regard for bullies and preferred the “rule of law to brutality.” Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of a “rupture” in the world order.

Mr Carney was speaking at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland, where the US President is due to arrive on Wednesday to address world leaders and business elites.

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The US "should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire", the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned, as US President Donald Trump's plan to free ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz threatens the US-Iran ceasefire.

Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Monday that Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if the country attacks US vessels during "Project Freedom".

But Iran insists that it controls the strait and on Monday fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.

South Korea and the UAE reported damage to commercial ships, while a reported Iranian attack caused a fire at a UAE oil depot.

Around 2,000 ships are estimated to be stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

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King Charles has delivered a direct message to President Trump and US lawmakers, in a speech to Congress in Washington.

He praised NATO, the military alliance which Trump has questioned in recent months. And the King urged the President not to abandon Ukraine, in its war with Russia.

The King also spoke of the “unbreakable” friendship between the US and UK, comments which led to one of many standing ovations.

The King reminded Congress that the only time Nato military alliance’s collective defence had been invoked was after the 911 attacks on the US

And he went on to say: “Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people. It is needed in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace”.

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A leaked Pentagon email suggests the US could withdraw support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands as punishment for not backing America's war in Iran.

The memo outlines potential pressure tactics against NATO allies who haven't supported the US-Israel operation, with the Falklands threat described as leverage against the UK government.

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The UK is "rapidly developing" plans to prepare the whole country for the possible outbreak of war, the armed forces minister has said.

Underlining the role civilians would have to play in a major conflict, Al Carns said armies, navies and air forces respond to crises but "societies, industries and economies win wars".

He said: "The shadow of war is knocking on Europe's door once more. That's the reality. We've got to be prepared to deter it."

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s capital Tehran have targeted street checkpoints of the Basij - a volunteer militia that has suppressed protests.

On Wednesday, Iran's oldest bank, Bank Sepah, was struck by an air strike in Tehran, which is said to play a key role paying the salaries of Iran's military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

More than 1,300 people have died and 17,000 have been injured in Iran since the conflict began, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani has said. The UN Refugee Agency said up to 3.2 million Iranians have been temporarily displaced in Iran due to the conflict.

Iran has continued to respond by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, which have extended to non-military targets, including civilian sites and energy facilities.

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Donald Trump said Iran was in "serious discussions" following the build-up of US military forces nearby, as Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned any attack would spark a regional conflict.

The US president said he hoped negotiations would lead to something "acceptable". Iran's top security official Ali Larijani also said a framework for negotiations was progressing.

Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran over its nuclear ambitions and after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

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Speaking in a statement posted to social media, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will allow US to use bases to attack missile sites in Iran.

Britain has so far not been involved in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and is reported to have previously refused American requests to use UK bases for operations against the country.

But in a statement on Sunday night, the Prime Minister said he had granted the request “to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, putting British lives at risk, and hitting countries that have not been involved”.

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US President Donald Trump said the UK is committing an 'act of total weakness' over its decision to return sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

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Donald Trump has announced he will suspend his threatened action against Iran if Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz immediately.

The US president said he had received a "workable" 10-point proposal from Iran and had agreed a two-week ceasefire.

Iran has not responded to the announcement.

Trump had warned he would attack Iran if the Strait was not opened by 1am Wednesday UK BST.

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King Charles is visiting America at a tense moment for the ’special relationship' between the United States and the United Kingdom. Can he help turn things around?

In a special live recording at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London, Asma and Tristan speak to the former British ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch.

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00:00 Introduction
02:35 The origin and history of the 'special relationship'
07:10 The current US-UK relationship
10:13 Relationships with Donald Trump
13:26 King Charles as a diplomat
16:45 Does this look 'a bit desperate'?
18:58 Dwindling trust between US and UK
20:58 The Peter Mandelson question

BRITAIN has joined the blitz on Iran as it allows the US to use its airbases to stop the “appalling” missile and drone strikes on allies in the Middle East.

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Donald Trump has said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading "any and all ships" trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz after talks to end the Iran war broke down.

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EU ambassadors are set to hold an emergency meeting later today following US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight allies who oppose his proposed takeover of Greenland.

Trump said he plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland from 1 February - and could later rise to 25%.

His announcement has been met with condemnation from leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called Trump's plan "completely wrong”.

Meanwhile, thousands of people have been protesting against Trump’s plans in both Greenland and Denmark.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the U.K. on March 15 — his third trip since taking office — leaving some political observers wondering if this is a new era of a special relationship, replacing the one once held between the U.K. and the U.S.

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The seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker by American special forces, with British help, is being called illegal by Moscow.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused US President Donald Trump’s request to use UK military bases for potential strikes on Iran, raising tensions amid fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision highlights a rare rift in the UK-US “special relationship” and sparks global concern over a possible broader confrontation.


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The UK government has withdrawn its staff from Iran, as the US advises embassy officials in Israel they can leave while “commercial flights are available”.

Sky's security and defence analyst Professor Michael says if you look across the region "there is a sense that something war-like is about to happen fairly soon."

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