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

https://mins.news/en/video/44921

- euronews, 2026-09-04 06:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM3o-GJcxIU

> Donald Trump has hinted that the United States may not support the UK over the Falkland Islands, citing Britain’s lack of support for Iran. Washington recognises British administration of the islands but remains neutral on the competing sovereignty claims.

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