No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
Downing Street has reaffirmed that the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands remains unchanged, following a leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US might reassess its support due to Britain's stance on the Iran war.
An internal Pentagon email considers withdrawing US diplomatic support for the UK's claim over the Falkland Islands as a retaliatory measure for Britain's lack of support in the Iran war.

Downing Street has stated that the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands remains unchanged, following reports of a Pentagon document suggesting a reassessment of US support due to Britain's position on the Iran war.
The UK government has reaffirmed that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, following a leaked Pentagon email suggesting a review of US support due to Britain's stance on the Iran war.
Downing Street has stated that the UK's position on the Falkland Islands remains unchanged, amid reports that the US could review its support of Britain's claim to the territory.
The UK government has reaffirmed that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, following a leaked Pentagon email suggesting a review of US support due to Britain's stance on the Iran war.
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