Clash with Argentina escalates: Britain turns to Interpol against arrest warrants

Britain has turned to Interpol demanding the rejection of arrest requests submitted by Argentina against those involved in an Israeli-British oil project near the Falkland Islands. London claims this is a political move to deter investors. Tensions between the countries are rising amid the dispute over the sovereignty of the islands, and British sources estimate it has reached a level not seen since the Falklands War in 1982.

Britain turned to Interpol yesterday (Tuesday) demanding the rejection of arrest requests submitted by Argentina against those involved in a major oil project near the Falkland Islands. London claims this is an attempt to exert political pressure on companies and businessmen operating in the area, against the backdrop of the ongoing dispute between the countries over control of the islands. British sources estimate that tensions have reached a level "not seen since the Falklands War in 1982." At the center of the dispute is the Sea Lion oil project, led by the Israeli company Navitas and its British partner Rockhopper Exploration. Argentina has opened criminal proceedings against the companies, and President Javier Milei issued a two-week ultimatum to halt the project, which expired yesterday. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned the moves. Prime Minister Andy Burnham raised the issue in a conversation with US President Donald Trump. Interpol clarified that the organization is committed to the clause prohibiting interference in political matters.