Trump ties Falklands support to UK defense spending, Iran naval stance

US President Trump conditions US support for UK sovereignty over the Falklands on British military spending and London's refusal to send ships against Iran, signaling a transactional shift in the special relationship. The statement, made before Argentine President Milei's message, introduces uncertainty into longstanding US-UK alignment on the islands and could embolden Argentina. Unclear whether this is negotiating rhetoric or a policy change.