Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support. Your thoughts?

[Siajanua2027]

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[purplepoppy]

The main reasons the UK didn't help in Iran are the war is illegal, Trumps tarrifs had hit
British businesses hard, and he had taken a huge shit on Britain war dead. There was a huge amount of public anger towards Trump and it felt time to stand up to him.

What Americans may not know is the reason the UK and other countries don't have many (or any) ocean going war ships is down to a treaty with the USA. Most are for border protection.

The USA's not obliged to help because he Falklands are not in the North Atlantic. In fact a large number of American militia died fighting for Argentina.

The problem for Britain is every politician, left and right knows its political suicide to surrender the Falklands. It feels Trump is giving the green light to Argentina to invade. The question is with Russia on the warpath and Trump eyeing up Greenland can we afford to leave our own shores less defended. Or perhaps that's what Trump really wants.

[exitseven]

how was the war illegal?

[lightbulb27]

What? "In fact a large number of American militia died fighting for Argentina."

[NoDecision]

Well what war is actually legal?

[NoDecision]

The UK already has had a war with Argentina? and won. So who is wanting those islands now? These NATO clowns who want the protection of the US, but won't pay anything out to NATO for that protection, should be tossed out on their ears. It is not the responsibility of the US to save the world, and especially not fair to the taxpayers who are already strapped for money.

[DryGermanGuy]

I thought you had distanced yourself enough from Trump's hysterics to know this is BS to rile up his rubes in another "us versus them" scenario? What country would owe money to NATO, exactly? Small Germany is paying the same percentage of NATO's operating costs as the big United States. And food for thought: The only beneficiary so far of a common NATO coalition event is the United States.

[NoDecision]

@DryGermanGuy You forgot Ukraine. The US has dropped $Billions toward their defense. Who else has?

[DryGermanGuy]

The Ukraine war is not a NATO affair, especially since Ukraine is not a NATO member.
If you want to compare numbers, the United States has delivered materiel 105 billion $ worth, Europe‘s military support is closing on 130 billion $, plus a 90 billion $ financial credit.

[DryGermanGuy]

Sorry, that credit is 90 billion €, not dollars.
www.atlanticcouncil.org/.../

[Anonymous]

Hate to say it but US support in the Falklands war was rather limited especially when you consider that the UK was a NATO member that had its territory attacked and invaded.

No US ships were sent in support of the Royal Navy and not one US soldering. What support was given to the uk was refueling aircraft and new sidewinder missiles but these were paid for like any weapon system or equipment in UK military service.

Bear in mind that this was back in the 80s during the cold war when UK forces were standing side by side with the US in Germany to repel a Soviet union and the US were allowed to operate US airbases in UK territory. After 911 the uk with other NATO members gave the US direct military support and the uk went in with the US in iraqi freedom and were there during the Gulf war and have been supporting US operations all over the middle east including recently with eurofighters shooting down Iranian missiles.

[strateguy632]

We did not help u. k. in suez in 1956. Egypt did break a treaty but need to use law and courts. not invade.

u. k. invaded egypt. So we did not help them. Also past falkland problems. u. s. didn't support u. k. so u. k. should grant independence already.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

The UK needs desperate help

The Shocking State of Britain's Navy 2026 / Mark Felton Productions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gru2EDJvj9Q

[FreyaRed]

I'm sure UK can handle Argentinian navy at sea much better than US did handle Iran.

Taking Falklands back won't be doable without bigger airforce and navy operation. Few SOF deployed form a submarine won't take it back.

[exitseven]

Maybe it is about time the US did not support everyone every time they have a problem but if the US needs help it is "sorry"

[BonzoInBitburg]

That would be preferred. Nobody wants the US interring in their business. Your help always comes with strings unlike other countries.

[exitseven]

@BonzoInBitburg when did the US ever get bailed out by a foreign country?

[BonzoInBitburg]

Every natural disaster you have draws help from the international community. You just proved how ungrateful Americans are.

[BonzoInBitburg]

It's just another of Trump's hissy fits. It's not just about the Iran war, the US/UK trade deal is falling apart

[KostasKouvalis]

I agree with him. Is Argentina trying to retake the Falklands? Trump is pals with Milei, so surely he won't go against his friend

[NathanDavis]

not like they would need it much

[NathanDavis]

and if the UK needed US's help... then they just have to say the magic words

"that's oil I smell... innit?"

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@NathanDavis the UK would

The Shocking State of Britain's Navy 2026 / Mark Felton Productions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gru2EDJvj9Q

[NathanDavis]

[NathanDavis]

guess which ship this one, is...

[FrodoSkywalker007]

The UK navy is in such a sorry state 🙁

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 that's probably true... but Argentina would not be doing any better with theirs, if they actually have one at the moment

[FrodoSkywalker007]

The UK required US support for the Falklands War in the 80s, imagine now 🤷‍♂️

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 the USA required the help of the UK to fail at Iran... don't forget about that

although the UK is not ACTIVELY joining the USA against Iran... the UK has been key for anything that Trump has done so far

and that's a matter of logistics

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@NathanDavis Iran is collapsing
This is yet another sign of the sorry state of liberal media

www.aljazeera.com/.../how-the-us-naval-blockade-has-bled-iran-of-nearly-6bn-in-oil-revenues
apnews.com/.../iran-economy-sanctions-inflation-73b0278a0307030588cac9f47b3443e0
caspianpost.com/.../iran-loses-over-90-of-its-missile-launchers-amid-conflict

BREAKING: Trump WIPES Out IRGC Commanders - Iran Launch Missiles At Arabs / Tousi TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzU_Y6gZd0

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 the oil is not flowing...

the USA doesn't care about Iran.. they want the oil

[FrodoSkywalker007]

BREAKING: IRGC Launch WAR On Kuwait - Trump & Pahlavi Plot Iran Revolution / Tousi TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vjQzSq0Zdc

Iran has lost the war, and will likely collapse next year due to uprisings from both anti regime and pro regime figures.

It's military has been defeated, and only has the ability to attack Arab state civlians and oil tankers

UAE minister calls Iran attack on Gulf states ‘almost unhinged’ / Middle East Eye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Y-fIwm-h0

Its economy has collapsed with 2 million rial = 1 dollar. Basics commodities impossible to come by.

Lay off the CNN and join reality 🤷‍♂️

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@NathanDavis oil futures are at $89 last time I checked, and the US had record exports
www.reuters.com/.../

Liberals are so anti Trump that they've become anti truth. 🤷‍♂️

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 I'm not a liberal...

just smarter than your average

[NathanDavis]

prices are up for manipulation... always

but that doesn't last as long, because of reserves...

[FrodoSkywalker007]

The manipulation is oil companies in the US, which Trump. has rightfully Investigated.
Oil futures at $89 proves Iran is losing badly. Remember CNN freaking out it would rise to over $150?

Ironically, the worst was under Biden in 2022 😂

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 oil companies are international... there's no such thing as yard sales at home

[FrodoSkywalker007]

They influence the market, just as any corporation.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@NathanDavis you will come to find out soon enough how horrible western media is.
When Iran inevitably collapses, they will push the "genocide" claim.
It's not about honest reporting.
It's about pushing agenda.
It's been this way for many years.

When you watch CNN, and then see reports from elsewhere, it becomes clear what is happening.
CNN needs Trump to lose. They need things to go badly. When have liberal media ever reported positively on Trump over the past decade? 🤔

When you look at the reality of this war, it's clear who is winning.
1. Iranian economic collapse? Yet, CNN freaks about rising gas prices (that are still lower than Bidens peak). Weird right?
2. Iranian military collapse. They used to launch 100s of missiles at once, now barely 10% of that. They have no naval and air strength. US military seems perfectly fine. This also ignores the many thousands of IRGC and proxy losses.
3. Iran can only strikes oil tankers and Arab civilians. Even then, 90%+ of all their attacks are stopped.
It's clear Iran is losing badly.

The sickening part is the liberals media to support terrorists to combat Trump
They should be ashamed.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

This isn't me supporting Trump.
I disagree heavily with his handling.
Its been 6 months, and only about 2 months saw combat.
He's created PR disasters and propaganda for his enemies with pointless talks.
He's hesitated to force regime change, when it's the only option.

I would have preferred most any other president, and he's proven himself a terrible wartime leader.

Much to criticize.
However, I'm far more disgusted by leftists who openly spout nonsense and at times support the IRGC
Ironic for a group of people that claim themselves human rights activists

When you get down to it
The only thing that matters is TDS.
That's where it all comes from.

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 oh I stopped watching "the news and mainstream media" long time ago... about 10 years ago, lol

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Then you've missed most of the nonsense.
It's why figures like Joe Rogan have more viewership than all of legacy media combined.

[NathanDavis]

@FrodoSkywalker007 yeah... stupid people can be quite magnetic

[canamlusciouslad73]

FALK OFF, TRUMP !!!

[Pterodon]

I agree