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The IndependentSaturday, 25 April 2026
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‘How dare they!’ Fury over US threat to UK control of Falklands
Starmer rebukes Trump over Pentagon proposal to ‘review’ status of Nato ‘imperial possessions’ in revenge for failure to join Iran war – as Falklands war vet Admiral Lord West tells Independent plan is an ‘insult’ to islanders
The paper frames a reported US policy review as a direct and insulting threat to British sovereignty, highlighting swift cross-party condemnation and veteran outrage.
A leaked Pentagon email reportedly suggests the US might review its support for UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, framed as retaliation for the UK declining to join a US-led military action against Iran. This has prompted immediate diplomatic pushback from the UK Prime Minister.
“imperial possessions”
“Defensive of British sovereignty”
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