UK insists Falklands sovereignty rests with Britain after US review

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Internal Pentagon documents have suggested that the United States may review its position on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. This potential shift is being considered as punishment for Britain's lack of support regarding the war in Iran.

A U.S. official described an internal Pentagon email stating that the U.S. could seek to retaliate against the UK for not joining the conflict by reconsidering London's claim to the territory.

A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Friday that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain. The UK has insisted it will retain sovereignty of the islands.

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