Johnson and Trump Set Out To Address 'Destabilising' Iran

Boris Johnson after winning the Tory leadership race (Picture: PA).

Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump have agreed to work together and address Iran's "destabilising behaviour" in the Gulf. 

Downing Street confirmed the two leaders spoke over the phone on Friday.

It comes as the new Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed "key global priorities" such as Iran and NATO with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday. 

Tensions with Iran have escalated over the past month, including an incident where a British-flagged tanker was seized by Iranian forces.

In response, the Ministry of Defence announced the Royal Navy will escort British ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.

In the phone call, President Trump also congratulated the new prime minister on his appointment and agreed to meet at next month's G7 summit, according to a statement from Number 10. 

Downing Street also said the "important" UK-US relationship was discussed and how Brexit offers an "unparalleled opportunity" to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. 

The statement added the two leaders are hoping to deliver an "ambitious free trade agreement". 

Mr Johnson's arrival at Number 10 has seen major cabinet changes, including the sacking of Penny Mordaunt as Defence Secretary.