UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

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UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

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President cites Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US stance on British sovereignty and threatens swifter sanctions on UK oil interests President Javier Milei has said “winds of change” favourable to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands are blowing around the world in a televised address, citing signs that Donald Trump may reconsider the US position on the islands’ sovereignty. “Recently, President Tru…

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BBC Published 4 September 2026

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

Guardian Published 4 September 2026

Javier Milei: ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands

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