UK envoy privately suggests Israel is the U.S.'s sole 'special relationship' partner
TL;DR
Britain's Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner, privately told a group of British students that Israel was probably the only country with a 'special relationship' with the United States, remarks caught on recording and reported by the Financial Times. The Foreign Office said the comments were private and not a reflection of UK policy. The episode comes as King Charles III visits the U.S. amid ongoing tensions and debates over transatlantic ties.
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