UK says Falklands British; Pentagon eyes Spain NATO ban
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- United Kingdom tells United States that Falkland sovereignty belongs to Britain.
- Pentagon email proposes suspending Spain from NATO over an Iran‑related rift.
- Falklands veteran hopes King Charles can persuade Trump to back down.
- Britain and Spain reject Trump's reported plans.
Why it matters: The UK locks down US support for Falklands sovereignty, while the Pentagon threatens to suspend Spain from NATO over Iran‑related tensions; Trump’s $20 bn cash controversy intensifies scrutiny, risking alliance cohesion and diplomatic leverage.
