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Tony Blair:

America is not an important ally. It's an indispensable part of our security.

So when they come asking for our help, you got to think long and hard before you refuse it.

Because if they are an indispensable part of our security, we should stand with them if we can.… pic.twitter.com/WAh5qKBizt

— Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) May 27, 2026

Tony Blair:

America is not an important ally. It's an indispensable part of our security.

So when they come asking for our help, you got to think long and hard before you refuse it.

Because if they are an indispensable part of our security, we should stand with them if we can.

And that doesn't mean to say joining every action they do.

I mean, for example, I don't think this was ever going to happen — if they seriously considered taking Greenland or something, of course you wouldn't have said yes to that.

But this is action in respect of Iran and we were being asked for support, not to be part of the military action.