Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 10, 2026 ~1 min source read

Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands reflect a fractured US-UK relationship

The US often stood by the UK as well – although not during the Suez Crisis of 1956, but Ronald Reagan's government provided significant intelligence and logistics support to Britain during the dust-up over the Falklands in 1982.

Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands reflect a fractured US-UK relationship

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The US often stood by the UK as well – although not during the Suez Crisis of 1956, but Ronald Reagan's government provided significant intelligence and logistics support to Britain during the dust-up over...

President suggested US might not help UK if Argentina tried to seize Falklands – a new low for UK-US 'special relationship' Last week, Donald Trump suggested in an interview with the British TV channel GB...

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The US often stood by the UK as well – although not during the Suez Crisis of 1956, but Ronald Reagan's government provided significant intelligence and logistics support to Britain during the dust-up over the Falklands in 1982. President suggested US might not help UK if Argentina tried to seize Falklands – a new low for UK-US 'special relationship' Last week, Donald Trump suggested in an interview with the British TV channel GB News that he might not help the UK if Argentina tried again to seize the Falkland Islands.

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President suggested US might not help UK if Argentina tried to seize Falklands – a new low for UK-US 'special relationship' Last week, Donald Trump suggested in an interview with the British TV channel GB News that he might not help the UK if Argentina tried again to seize the Falkland Islands.

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