Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
In a statement, US President Donald Trump said the United States considers the Falkland Islands' position among many under review, as he urged the UK to boost military spending. The president's comments come after reports from The Daily Telegraph suggesting external US defense officials were formulating proposals to encourage NATO allies to meet their spending commitments, with opposing UK sovereignty over the Falklands potentially included in the options.
The UK government firmly reaffirmed its commitment to the Falkland Islanders, stating that they are British and have a right to decide their future. The islands, located in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, are disputed between Britain and Argentina, with a brief but intense war fought over the territory in 1982.
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