Trump suggests US may not back UK over Falklands, citing UK's refusal to join Iran war as payback

In a GB News interview, President Trump declined to commit US support to Britain in any future Falklands conflict, explicitly linking his stance to the UK's refusal to send ships to assist his war in Iran. He referenced a previous UK prime minister's denial of naval support. The comments triggered an immediate escalation by Argentine President Javier Milei, who announced sanctions on oil companies near the Falklands and reasserted Argentina's sovereignty claim, framing Trump's review of US neutrality as an opportunity.

“Your country was not there to help me. We didn't need help, but I did ask Nato, and I asked your former leader: 'Why don't you send a couple of ships?' He said: 'We don't have any.' It was pretty sad, the whole thing.” Quote verified against source