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Both the UK and Argentina claim sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The UK's claim is based on continuous administration since 1833 and the islanders' right to self-determination, as expressed in a 2013 referendum. Argentina bases its claim on historical inheritance from Spain and geographical proximity. This ongoing dispute is why Trump mentioned a potential conflict.
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