Falkland Islands: Donald Trump hints US would not back UK over Argentina

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Falkland Islands: Donald Trump hints US would not back UK over Argentina

Donald Trump hinted that he would not support the UK in a potential conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands due to Britain's lack of support during the Iran war. In an interview, he mentioned the US's neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty while noting Argentina's historical claim to the territory. Trump's comments come ahead of a televised statement by Argentinian President Javier Milei regarding this issue.

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