No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:45 UTC
- Sources: BBC Politics, The Guardian Politics
Downing Street has dismissed reports that the US could reconsider its position on the British claim to the Falkland Islands. Reuters reports a leaked Pentagon document suggested the review was in retaliation for the UK's lack of support in the Iran war, while BBC says it is unclear what sparked the proposal.
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