Marco Rubio downplays reports of US review of UK Falklands sovereignty
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 30
Marco Rubio downplays reports of US review of UK Falklands sovereignty
6 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 30
Speaking after talks with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Washington, Rubio said a leaked Pentagon email was "just an email" and US policy remained neutral while recognising British administration.
The memo reportedly explored punishing Nato allies seen as failing to back the US war with Iran, raising concern any shift could strengthen Argentina's long-running claim to the South Atlantic islands.
Downing Street reiterated sovereignty rests with islanders, who voted overwhelmingly in 2013 to remain a UK territory; Britain has controlled the Falklands since 1833, except during Argentina's failed 1982 invasion.
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