Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated his country's claim to the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands, describing them as “sacred” and promising to defend Argentina's interests “with teeth and claws”. He is set to issue a separate statement on the issue on Thursday.

The United Kingdom responded that its sovereignty over the islands remains “unshakable”, and that the residents' right to retain British status must be respected. The dispute between Buenos Aires and London has again intensified.