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Argentinian president declares ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ amid oil sanctions

Javier Milei (Image: Natacha Pisarenko/AP)

ARGENTINA'S president Javier Milei has reiterated the country’s claim on the Falkland Islands and said he would introduce sanctions on any oil companies working in the area.

He was speaking in a national address amid renewed tensions over the British overseas territory after US president Donald Trump hinted the US would not help the UK in any future conflict over the islands.

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