UK Insists Falklands Sovereignty Despite US Threat
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:28 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK government has insisted that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands 'rests with the UK' despite a leaked memo suggesting the US may withdraw its support. Downing Street made the statement in response to an internal Pentagon email that outlined options for punishing NATO allies who refuse to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran. Reuters reports the US is considering withdrawing support, while BBC says the UK government remains confident in its sovereignty over the islands.