Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain

Argentine President Javier Milei announced renewed territorial claims to the Falkland Islands and stated Argentina would pursue sanctions against oil companies operating there. The announcement follows reports that U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the extent of American support for British sovereignty over the islands. Milei has previously called for the "recovery" of the islands, which Argentina has claimed since 1833 when Britain took control.

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