"The United Kingdom is setting aside a bill to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid a lack of support from United States President Donald Trump. We have always said we would only proceed with the deal if it has US support, a UK government spokesperson said in a statement."
"Britain would then pay to lease Diego Garcia, the largest island and a strategic location in the middle of the Indian Ocean, which is home to the military base on a 99-year lease to preserve US operations there."
"Ensuring its long-term operational security is and will continue to be our priority; it is the entire reason for the deal, the UK government spokesperson added in his statement."
"Trump opposed the move, calling it an act of great stupidity in January. He is making a big mistake, Trump wrote, adding that ceding the Chagos Islands would be a blight on our Great Ally."
The UK government has set aside a bill to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing insufficient support from US President Donald Trump. A previous agreement aimed to return sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia for military operations. Trump opposed the move, labeling it as foolish. Despite initial indications of support after discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump later criticized the deal, emphasizing the strategic importance of Diego Garcia and the need for US backing to proceed with the agreement.
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