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Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
Thursday, September 3, 2026
President Donald Trump said the United States would not back the United Kingdom in a dispute over the Falkland Islands, citing the UK's lack of support for U.S. military actions against Iran. Trump stated the UK was not "there to help me" regarding his ongoing actions with Iran. The Falkland Islands have been a point of contention between the UK and Argentina, with Argentina claiming sovereignty over the territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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