The White House is reportedly considering withdrawing support for British sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, according to a Pentagon official. The move is thought to be part of a plan to punish European countries that have failed to assist Donald Trump's military campaign in Iran.
An internal Pentagon email is said to contain the proposal, which would represent a significant shift in US policy. The Falklands have been under British control since 1833, and the UK went to war with Argentina over the islands in 1982.
President Trump has reportedly become increasingly critical of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whom he has described as a 'coward' and 'no Churchill'. Starmer was previously described by Trump as 'very nice'. The potential withdrawal of US support for the Falklands would be a major blow to British sovereignty in the South Atlantic.
The Pentagon has not officially commented on the leaked email, and it remains unclear whether the proposal has formal backing from the White House. UK officials are said to be monitoring the situation closely.
