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On the Chagos Islands, Trump Is Right

Britain initially refused to allow U.S. air strikes from Diego Garcia against Iran, then reversed course to permit only defensive strikes, creating tension in the U.S.-U.K. alliance and prompting Trump's opposition to a planned handover of the strategic base to Mauritius.

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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

1 week ago

Trump Blackmails Starmer for Use of Diego Garcia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump conditions support for the Chagos Islands deal on UK permission to use Diego Garcia military base for potential strikes against Iran.

UK news

fromwww.dw.com

2 weeks ago

UK halts Chagos Islands deal approval, minister says

UK lawmakers paused ratification of the Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius following US pressure, with discussions ongoing between British and American counterparts.

UK politics

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 weeks ago

Government 'pauses' Chagos deal with Mauritius update - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government paused its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to reversed US support and concerns about potential competing territorial claims from the Maldives.

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fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago