On September 3, 2026, President Donald Trump indicated the United States would not necessarily support the UK if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, citing Britain's lack of support for his ongoing war with Iran. Trump claimed he would be 'saving' the UK from nuclear attack through his Iran campaign.
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Mr Trump appeared to hit at the UK again for failing to help with his war in Iran
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
US President Donald Trump has suggested his country would not come to Britain's aid in a possible conflict with Argentina over the Falklands, linking that position to the lack of British support in Washington's war with Iran.
The US recognises Britain's administration of the Falkland Islands but remains neutral over the competing sovereignty claims.
Donald Trump failed to commit to helping the UK in a potential Falkland Islands conflict - saying it was "not there to help me" in the Iran war.
📰 Trump hints US may not back UK over Falkland Islands, citing lack of Iran support The US recognises Britain's administration of the Falkland Islands but remains neutral over the competing sovereignty claims.... 🔗 http://www. euronews.com/2026/09/03/trump- hints-us-may-not-back-uk-over-falkland-islands-citing-lack-of-iran-support # World # Europe # News
US President has suggested he would not back Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, in retaliation for the UK’s stance on the conflict