Milei Says Trump Backs Argentina on the Falklands. Trump's Own Words Say Far Less
Argentina began sanctions proceedings against 45 oil firms as it renews its claim over the Falklands and the Sea Lion project moves toward production.
- On Friday night, Argentine President Javier Milei's office announced proceedings to impose sanctions on 45 individuals and companies accused of involvement in oil exploration and production around the Falklands.
- During his national address on Thursday, Milei claimed the 'winds of change' favored Argentina's claim to the islands, stating, 'We need to recover these islands which are nationally relevant.'
- The Sea Lion oil field, located about 225 kilometers north of the islands, contains reserves equivalent to 1.7 billion barrels; Britain's Rockhopper Exploration owns 35% and Israel's Navitas Petroleum holds 65%.
- President Donald Trump questioned Britain's military capability on Thursday, while British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband wrote on X that the islands' right to self-determination is 'paramount' and will be defended.
- About 3,500 people live on the Falklands, where a 2013 referendum saw 99.8% of voters support remaining under British rule; today, the UK maintains a deterrent force including more than 1,000 troops and regular Royal Navy patrols.
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The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US?
The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US? Argentina has restated its claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a small rocky archipelago in the South Atlantic that is owned by the UK. Javier Milei, the far-right president of Argentina, said in a national address on Thursday that the "winds of change" favoured his country’s claim to the islands, and threatened sanctions on oil firms that seek to drill in the terr…
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