Trump hints US may not back UK over Falkland Islands, citing lack of Iran support

The US recognises Britain's administration of the Falkland Islands but remains neutral over the competing sovereignty claims.

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Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support

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The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.

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Trump hints US may not back UK over Falkland Islands, citing lack of Iran support

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Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support

The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.

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