Javier Milei says Argentina is a "reliable partner, aligned with Western values" for the US

Javier Milei’s government has escalated Argentina’s Falkland Islands campaign by beginning legal action against 45 companies linked to oil exploration and production around the territory, saying the offshore Sea Lion project threatens national security. The Argentine president argued that Washington may alter its stance on the islands because the US sees his country as a trustworthy Western ally in a geopolitically significant location. His comments followed President Donald Trump’s statement that the US is reviewing its position and its reported warning that Britain’s claim could face opposition unless NATO spending rises. British officials responded that the Falklands are British because residents choose it, and they vowed to protect islanders’ right to self-determination. The dispute has deep roots, including a 1982 war between Britain and Argentina.