Islands of Discord: Argentina Announces Sanctions Against Oil Production in the Falklands

Argentine President Javier Miley announced restrictive measures against British and Israeli oil companies conducting exploration in the disputed Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). This announcement comes amid signals from the United States that it may reconsider its neutrality in this territorial conflict.

In a televised address to citizens, Miley called the Sea Lion field, where British Rockhopper Exploration and Israeli Navitas Petroleum plan to begin production, a direct threat to Argentina's sovereignty.

An estimated 1,7 billion barrels of oil are located 210 kilometers off the islands' coast. The Argentine leader announced a bill imposing sanctions on these companies, their shareholders, and suppliers, and also announced plans to build a naval base on Tierra del Fuego.

London responded by stating that its sovereignty over the islands is unquestionable and recalling the 2013 referendum, in which 99,8% of residents voted to retain British status. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stressed that the UK's commitment to the Falkland Islands is absolute and undeniable.

Miley's statement followed an interview with Donald Trump. The US president suggested that Washington might not support London in the event of a conflict, citing Britain's insufficient defense spending and its refusal to participate in the military campaign against Iran. Asked about US assistance to Britain, Trump responded that Britain had failed to assist him in the Iran war.

As the NYT notes, the escalation around the islands also has domestic political implications for Miley: his rating has fallen to 34%, and there is still a year left until the presidential elections.

The Malvinas Islands remain a sensitive issue for Argentines' national identity. This summer, after their victory over England, the national team's players unfurled a banner declaring their ownership of the islands, prompting an investigation by FIFA.

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[rocket757]

against the backdrop of signals from the US about

. And so, the show goes on... Donnie is on fire!!! We can't do it without him! [Quote] [/ quote]

[knn54]

Benny's son Yair Netanyahu declared: "The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina!"

[rocket757]

This isn't even a question, but a thought with surprise... whose words weigh how much now?
It seems to me that there were no Yairs standing in line to be weighed...

[Gomunkul]

In a televised address to citizens, Miley called the Sea Lion field, where British Rockhopper Exploration and Israeli Navitas Petroleum plan to begin production, a direct threat to Argentina's sovereignty.

This territorial issue can be settled once and for all by recognizing them as Israeli territory. Trump loves Israel, Miley loves Israel, and since the majority loves Israel, Britain must give in.

[January]

Quote: Gomunkul

Since most people love Israel, Britain must give in.
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Or just stop loving Israel altogether.

[Hunter 2]

The piss of the Brits It's time for the Argentines to take revenge for their defeat in 1982! The British certainly won't be able to assemble a fleet like they did in 1982, but they'll definitely find help to shut down the troughs they can send!

[novel66]

I second that. And we need to quickly throw something more lethal at the Argentines. And then get together and land troops in England. How beautiful!

[fiberboard]

Of course they can assemble it; they even have aircraft carriers. But today a new weapon has appeared: drones. Now the Anglo-Saxons will have to think twice about that.

[Evgeny64]

By the way, this is a good reason to screw over the British with someone else's hands, to be concerned about Argentina's sovereignty, to support them with anti-ship missiles (which they lacked last time), especially since today they are no longer capable of assembling a combat-ready fleet to support the colony.
It's time to put an end to British colonialism... or at least come up with some other slogan, like "highly likely"
In fact, today, any global turmoil that involves the West is frankly beneficial to us—Africa for France, the Falklands for the British, Iran for the US. Everything works to split their coalitions.

[solar]

The British will definitely not be able to assemble a fleet like they did in 1982.

The Argentines can do it. Their fleet is exactly the same as it was in the early to mid-80s, right around the time of the Falklands War...

[andrey martov]

I wouldn't be surprised if the British and Israelis, having found oil in the Falkland Islands, also find ancient scrolls on the islands, which will say that the Falkland land was promised by God to one of the lost tribes of Israel. . . so be kinder to the owners of the promised lands. . . yeah, yeah . . .

[commbatant]

Quote: Andrey Martov

I wouldn't be surprised if the British and Israelis found oil in the Falkland Islands.

There's no need to search for it; gas and oil deposits on the archipelago's shelf were discovered back in the 70s, which led to Britain's refusal to comply with the UN Decolonization Committee's terms. If you read the article carefully, you'll see that sanctions are imposed not for oil exploration, but for its production...

[stroybat ZABVO]

Q7HELLO from Argentina.
Unfortunately, this is already happening. In the video, Rabbi Bergman explains that Argentina is a land bequeathed to the Jews and must be divided and shared.
If you don't understand Spanish, try using Russian subtitles.
https://youtu.be/s0_rVPqLSKQ?si=hXoko7eFuKRNglXr

[fiberboard]

No, they'll most likely find ancient trousers and fossilized pieces of lard here. As well as rock paintings of forelock-haired lads on "seagulls."

[pudelartemon]

So they dug up the Atlantic Ocean too?

[Alex F._2]

Yeah, there was Atlantis and how the chubosaurs tore it down - it became an ocean!

[pudelartemon]

Well, you bastards, you will still have to answer for the Atlanteans!
Only two escaped the Khokhlogenocide and are now standing at the entrance to the Hermitage.

[AshPoseidon]

It's high time the Argentines took a stab at the small-timers. They deserve it. And maybe even the sympathizers will come along. The small-timers have been wreaking havoc on the world for too long.

[tralflot1832]

$2,6 million worth of concrete has already been poured into the Ushuia base in Tierra del Fuego, and that's all for now. Miley is desperately trying to lure the Americans to the base. But there might not be enough time—there are presidential elections in Argentina next year. It all depends on Donald.

[commbatant]

Quote: tralflot1832

Miley is trying his best to lure the Americans to this base. But there might not be enough time with the presidential elections in Argentina next year. It all depends on Donald.

And if he does, the US will fight the British for the Falklands for Argentina, don't you think it's funny?
Through the British, the US controls the entire South Atlantic, Israeli Jews will make money in the Falklands, what does Argentina have to do with it?

[Normann]

If their base is there, they will simply take everything for themselves, and even without a base, too.

[commbatant]

Quote: Normann

If their base is there, they will simply take everything for themselves, and even without a base, too.

Will the US take the Falklands for itself, killing off the British garrison there?

[Normann]

Yes, they will just scare them and that's all.

[commbatant]

Quote: Normann

Yes, they will just scare them and that's all.

and the British will be afraid of them and give up the Crown lands?

[Normann]

There will be an agreement, obviously in favor of the oil companies from the States, if it does not exist yet, they can recognize these islands as the property of Argentina, and then the situation will be completely different.

[commbatant]

Quote: Normann

There will be an agreement that is clearly in favor of oil producing companies from the States.

Why do the British need this and why should they be afraid of the USA?

[Normann]

So they still dance to their tune.

[commbatant]

Quote: Normann

So they still dance to their tune.

voluntarily give up the lands of the US Crown?

[Normann]

They participate in obviously losing military campaigns.

[commbatant]

Quote: Normann

They participate in obviously losing military campaigns.

our discussion started by you and the subject of the article about the Falklands

[Normann]

That's the point, the US doesn't give a damn about Britain.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Začínají války o suroviny, Trump určil, že bojovat se bude bez pravidel, silnější bere vše.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Wars are breaking out over raw materials, Trump has decided that the fighting will be without rules, and whoever is stronger will get everything.

[novel66]

Maybe he's right? Wars aren't won by debate.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Ale potom i malé státy by chtěli mít atomovou zbraň.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

But even small states would like to possess nuclear weapons.

[Normann]

Depends on which...................

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Wild imperialistické, dobyvačné a zlodějské Americe má jaderné zbraně stále více států a také Irán prohlásil, že bude v bezpečí jen s jadernou zbraní. Ne Severní Koreu už si USA netroufnou, mají obavu. Už si nedovolí Kimovi nic diktovat, Kim je rovnocenný partner Trumpovi.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Thanks to America's imperialist, aggressive, and predatory rule, more and more countries possess nuclear weapons, and Iran has also declared that only with nuclear weapons will it be safe. The US no longer dares confront North Korea; it's afraid. They will no longer allow Kim to dictate anything; Kim is Trump's equal partner.

[Normann]

Well, about that

Trump's equal partner

You were hasty, of course, but in some ways you are right.

[alexputnik17]

It would be nice if the British crossed swords... But do they have anything to defend their "sovereignty" with?

[tralflot1832]

Quote: commbatant

Quote: tralflot1832

Miley is trying his best to lure the Americans to this base. But there might not be enough time with the presidential elections in Argentina next year. It all depends on Donald.

And if he does, the US will fight the British for the Falklands for Argentina, don't you think it's funny?
Through the British, the US controls the entire South Atlantic, Israeli Jews will make money in the Falklands, what does Argentina have to do with it?

The British are not laughing with Trump.

[Metallurg_2]

His rating has dropped to 34%, and there is still a year left until the presidential elections

There's a saying: don't shake hands with losers. He shouldn't have shaken hands with the green mold. He's got it.

[vldmrom]

Why don't we support Argentina (send them weapons, send advisers, etc.)
We need to give the English some problems, and then they won't have much time for Ukraine. We need to create problems for the Brits wherever possible!!! And that's the only way. Let the fires of war flare up there in the Southern Hemisphere, and maybe they'll leave us alone.

[snow mountain]

Quote: knn54

Benny's son Yair Netanyahu declared: "The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina!"

Our leadership should also make this statement. To give Britain a hard time.

[Yuras_Belarus]

Finding oil isn't the same as extracting it. It's a long way to the first well. And now Miley is starting to "wave the national flag." That's what the British say when someone tries to rally support by relying on national prejudices.

[olboop]

London responded by stating that sovereignty over the islands was beyond question and recalling the 2013 referendum, in which 99,8% of residents voted to retain British status.

A strong argument, considering that there are about 3,5 residents there, mostly of British descent.

[commbatant]

Quote: olbop

Considering that there are about 3,5 thousand residents there, mostly of British origin.

They're living pretty well, if their numbers have almost doubled since the end of the "War at the Edge of the World"...

[solar]

The escalation around the islands also has domestic political significance for Mileus: his rating has fallen to 34%, and there is still a year left until the presidential elections.

Leopoldo Galtieri has already somehow strengthened his popularity in this way...