Reykjavik has expressed strong displeasure following a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump displaying a map that depicted Iceland, along with several other countries, under the American flag and labeled collectively as the “United States of America.” The map included the United States, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America, Cuba, and other Caribbean nations, all covered by the stars and stripes.

In response to the image, Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir, summoned Billy Long, the U.S. ambassador to Iceland, to formally convey the country’s objections. The Icelandic foreign ministry described the post as “completely inappropriate” and made clear the government’s dissatisfaction with the depiction.

The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities related to territorial sovereignty and U.S. ambitions in the Arctic region. Trump has previously stirred controversy with remarks suggesting an interest in acquiring Greenland, a large Danish territory, an idea that sparked diplomatic tensions when he publicly proposed it. Notably, during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland earlier this year, Trump misidentified Iceland when discussing the topic, further complicating the situation.

Officials in Reykjavik have emphasized the importance of respecting national borders and have rejected any implicit notions of annexation or territorial claims implied by the map. No formal response from U.S. authorities was immediately available regarding the post or the diplomatic meeting. The episode underscores the fragile nature of international relations in the Arctic and the sensitivity surrounding U.S. engagement in the region.