Donald Trump has criticised Britain for failing to support the US military campaign against Iran, saying the country “isn’t doing well” as he appeared to link Washington’s position on the Falkland Islands to the dispute.
The US president made the remarks while discussing the long-running sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina. Asked whether the United States was reviewing its position on the Falklands, Trump said: “I always review every position. That’s just one of many.” ([au.marketscreener.com](https://au.marketscreener.com/news/trump-says-reviewing-us-position-on-falkland-islands-ce7858dddb88f225?utm_source=openai))
He then turned his attention to Britain’s role in the Iran conflict, accusing the UK of not doing enough to assist the American operation. His comments suggested that Washington’s future support for Britain could be influenced by its allies’ willingness to contribute to US military actions.
The remarks follow reports that Pentagon officials had considered reviewing American support for Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands as one possible way of putting pressure on Nato countries judged to have offered insufficient backing during the war with Iran. ([currently.att.yahoo.com](https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/trump-says-us-position-falklands-125618127.html?utm_source=openai))
Argentina, led by Trump ally Javier Milei, continues to claim sovereignty over the South Atlantic islands, which have been administered by Britain since 1833. The United States has generally avoided taking a formal position on sovereignty since the 1982 Falklands War. ([au.marketscreener.com](https://au.marketscreener.com/news/trump-says-reviewing-us-position-on-falkland-islands-ce7858dddb88f225?utm_source=openai))
The UK Government responded by insisting that the islanders are British and have the right to determine their own future. A spokesman said residents had repeatedly expressed their wish to remain a British Overseas Territory and that Britain’s commitment to them was “unwavering”. ([currently.att.yahoo.com](https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/trump-says-us-position-falklands-125618127.html?utm_source=openai))
