Argentina Presses Falklands Claim Amid US-UK Friction

Argentine President Javier Milei threatened sanctions against oil companies operating near the Falkland Islands and announced funding for a southern naval base, escalating Buenos Aires's territorial claim. He framed any further development as a violation of national security, targeting the Sea Lion project run by Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum. The move comes as Argentina seeks to exploit strained relations between the United States and Britain, while London reaffirmed its commitment to the islands' self-determination.