The UK government has distanced itself from Donald Trump's vulgar language in a recent social media tirade against Iran. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the government 'wouldn't use' such language, adding that it is for the US President to explain his choice of words.
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Easter Sunday, writing: 'Open the f***ing Strait, you crazy b*****ds – or you’ll be living in hell.' He ended the message with 'praise be to Allah' and threatened 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in Iran.
Phillipson stated: 'We see this kind of language often used by President Trump. It is not language or an approach that this Government would be taking.' She reiterated that the UK is not involved in offensive action but provides defensive support to allies in the region.
Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, criticised Trump's threats, saying attacking civilian infrastructure is 'immoral' and 'unlawful under the Geneva Convention'. The President's comments came after US-Israeli air strikes destroyed Iran's tallest bridge, killing eight people.
