UK backs Falklands firms after Argentina blocks oil project

The Punch | 19-09-2026 09:22am |

The United Kingdom has backed businesses in the Falkland Islands after an Argentine judge ordered British and Israeli firms to halt an oil project near the territory. The UK's support comes amid ongoing tensions over the disputed islands. The Argentine court order targeted companies involved in oil exploration near the Falklands. The UK government has expressed support for the businesses, according to Punch Nigeria.

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