# Trump’s ‘retribution’ could involve the Falklands as a favor to Milei and revenge on the UK

https://mins.news/en/item/45997

- The Guardian, 2026-09-04 20:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/04/trump-argentina-falklands-uk

> Donald Trump has suggested he may reconsider Washington’s long-standing position supporting British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, is seeking to revive his country’s claim to the islands, while Trump’s anger at Britain for refusing to back his war on Iran could put pressure on the fragile peace and strain the US-UK relationship.

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