# UK urges Interpol to reject Argentina's Falklands oil arrest requests

Britain has asked Interpol to dismiss Argentine arrest warrants for executives involved in Falklands oil exploration, calling the requests politically motivated. The dispute stems from Argentina's claim to the islands, which it calls the Malvinas, and its efforts to block offshore drilling. The case risks deepening tensions between London and Buenos Aires over the contested territory.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/13/britain-interpol-reject-argentina-falkland-islands-arrests) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:55 GMT