Trump claims he is ‘saving’ the UK from a nuclear attack by waging war on Iran
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
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Trump claims he is ‘saving’ the UK from a nuclear attack by waging war on Iran
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Donald Trump claimed he was protecting the UK from a nuclear attack by waging war on Iran, while suggesting the US might not support Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. Trump framed this as retaliation for the UK's lack of support on the Iran conflict. The statements link his willingness to defend Britain to UK alignment with his Iran policy.
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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.