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Aug 5, 2026

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington, pressed on defense spending and past Trump criticism

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband held his first meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where discussions focused on Ukraine, European security responsibilities, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Miliband faced questions about his past criticisms of President Trump, which he declined to address directly.

Aug 5, 2026·6 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Marco Rubio and Ed Miliband reiterated their shared commitment to safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
  • ▪Ed Miliband stated that the United Kingdom is working with the United States to secure a lasting ceasefire in relation to the Middle East conflict.
  • ▪The White House reportedly expressed concern over Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary due to his past criticisms of Donald Trump.

People involved

Donald TrumpMarco Rubio

Subtopics

EU defense & security1EU–U.S. relations1NATO’s role in supporting Ukraine1Russia-Ukraine war1Strait of Hormuz blockage1

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