Trump says he will ‘probably be called to settle’ UK Falkland Islands row

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12 Sep 2026 • 8:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump says he will ‘probably be called to settle’ UK Falkland Islands row

  • US President Donald Trump has stated he expects to be called upon to settle the ongoing dispute between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
  • Speaking in Dublin, Trump questioned whether the UK would be willing to travel to the South Atlantic to defend the islands in a potential invasion.
  • Trump previously suggested he would not support Britain in a conflict, linking his stance to the UK's lack of assistance regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham responded in the House of Commons, insisting the UK would be relentless in defending the Falkland Islanders' right to remain British.
  • The comments come amid renewed tensions following claims by Argentinian President Javier Milei, despite 99.8 per cent of islanders voting to stay British in 2013.

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