**US President Trump Tells UK: We Don't Need Your Help to Conquer Iran** In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, United States President Donald Trump has stated that the US does not need the United Kingdom's military assistance in the ongoing war with Iran. This comes as the UK's Ministry of Defence announced that one of its two flagship aircraft carriers, the HMS Prince of Wales, is now on high readiness to deploy to the Middle East. In his post, Trump questioned the UK's decision to send the aircraft carrier, suggesting that the US had already won the war. He also referenced the UK as a "once great ally" and implied that their contributions may no longer be necessary. This development reflects a growing rift between the two nations that has been evident since Trump's return to office last year. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has led to a significant escalation of violence in the Middle East, with retaliatory strikes from Tehran targeting US allies across the region. The war has resulted in the loss of over 1,332 lives in Iran, as well as the deaths of six US service members. Other countries in the region, including Lebanon, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq, have also reported fatalities. In a move that has been widely criticized under international law, the UK government has increased its involvement in the war on Iran. The UK Defence Ministry has allowed the US to use its military bases in countries such as the UK and the Diego Garcia site in the Indian Ocean for "limited defensive purposes". This development has sparked concerns about the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the potential consequences of the US and UK's actions. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the conflict will be resolved and what the long-term implications will be for the region.