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UK to move closer to EU as Iran war strains US ties

Government plans legislation next month to shift Britain closer to the European Union amid deteriorating ties with the United States over the Iran conflict.

Published Apr 19, 2026, 2:31 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain's government will announce legislation next month intended to draw the country closer to the European Union. The move comes as the war in Iran souring relations with the United States has put strain on the UK’s so-called 'special relationship' with its long-standing ally.