President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with travel executives, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Donald Trump has hinted that he would not provide Britain with support if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again. The US president said the UK wasn’t “there to help me” in Iran – a reference to Keir Starmer’s refusal to send a warship to help America re-open the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came as Argentine president Javier Milei once again restated his country’s claim to the British Overseas Territory. Argentina last invaded the Falklands in 1982, but were defeated when the then prime minister Margaret Thatcher sent a taskforce to the South Atlantic to re-take them. Britain received intelligence and military support from America at that time. In an interview with GB News, Trump was asked if he would “come to the aid” of the UK in the event of another invasion. He said: “Well look, I was there when they had the first war. “That was a long time ago and I watched it so carefully, and you comported yourselves very well. “You took it back pretty strongly, but it’s a long way away. That’s a big trip, it’s a long way. “So, your country’s not doing well. Don’t forget, you get a big percentage of your oil from the Strait of Hormuz, and you weren’t there to help me. “Your country was not there to help me. We didn’t need help, but I did ask Nato, and I asked your former leader, ‘why didn’t you send a couple of ships?’ “He said we don’t have any, and it was pretty sad, the whole thing. So Nato was not there, even though they get – most of those countries get – a big portion of their oil from there. So we’re doing that by ourselves. Earlier this week, Trump said he was “reviewing” America’s position on the Falklands. In a referendum in 2013, 99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain British. But speaking on Argentine television on Friday, Janier Milei said: “I want to be quite clear with everybody. The Falklands are Argentinean. Historically and legally. “There can be no argument. They are part of the Argentine territory. “The islanders on their usurped territory do not have a legitimate right to self-determination and any argument on any such self-determination is invalid.” He said he would introduce sanctions on any oil companies working in the area. Production at the Sea Lion oilfield in the region, which is owned by an Israeli and a British firm, is due to begin in 2028. Milei said Trump and the US was “assessing their historical position in regard to the Falklands”. “That is not empty words as they understand that Argentina is a reliable partner and a valuable ally for decades to come,” he said “Our role and relevance as a country in the world has changed dramatically. “The Falklands are our future – we need to recover these islands which are nationally relevant. There is no other path forward. “It is the best way of paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for this cause. It is our obligation as a nation to honour their memory.” Listen to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week’s biggest stories to keep you informed. Join us for straightforward analysis of what’s going on at Westminster. Related... Downing Street Hits Back At Donald Trump Amid Falklands Row Donald Trump Accused Of 'Mafia Shakedown' Over Threat To Withdraw Support For UK Over Falklands Cabinet Minister Hits Out At Argentine Football Team Over Controversial Falklands Banner