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UK Rejects US Request to Use Bases for Iran Strike, Reports Say
world9 days ago

UK Rejects US Request to Use Bases for Iran Strike, Reports Say

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked a US request to let American forces use UK bases—RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia—for a preemptive strike on Iran, saying such action could breach international law. The Times first reported the split, with the BBC, The Guardian and The Telegraph later corroborating. Traditionally, access to UK military bases for foreign operations is assessed case by case for legal and policy reasons, and this development comes as Washington signals potential military options in the region.

via CNN|
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Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal, warns Diego Garcia could be used against Iran
world10 days ago

Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal, warns Diego Garcia could be used against Iran

Donald Trump condemned Keir Starmer’s plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while renewing a 99-year UK-US lease on Diego Garcia, arguing the base could be needed to counter Iran; the sovereignty dispute stems from decades of displacement of Chagossians and international rulings, with the UK insisting the arrangement is essential for security.

via Al Jazeera|
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Chagos: remote isles fueling a sovereignty standoff
world14 days ago

Chagos: remote isles fueling a sovereignty standoff

A BBC feature examines the Chagos Archipelago—renowned for its pristine reefs—as a flashpoint in a sovereignty dispute among the UK, the US and Mauritius. The contention traces to Mauritius’s independence and the 1960s removal of Chagossians to clear land for the Diego Garcia military base, with a 2025 plan to transfer archipelago control to Mauritius while the US keeps base access; ongoing negotiations, displaced communities, and environmental and access concerns shape its uncertain future.

via BBC|
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Trump hints US would use force to secure Diego Garcia if access is threatened
world23 days ago

Trump hints US would use force to secure Diego Garcia if access is threatened

Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that the United States could militarily secure the Diego Garcia base if a future deal or access is threatened, following what he called productive discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He stressed the strategic importance of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean for U.S. national security. The base—leased from the U.K. with sovereignty disputed by Mauritius—hosts about 2,500 personnel and has long been used for U.S. operations. Britain has agreed to compensate Mauritius and allow a possible lease extension, with Downing Street saying the leaders will continue to work to guarantee the base’s future operation. The piece notes the broader U.S.-U.K. security relationship and historical tensions over the sovereignty arrangement.

via foxnews.com|
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Trump backs Chagos sovereignty deal after Starmer talks, preserving US security guarantees
world23 days ago

Trump backs Chagos sovereignty deal after Starmer talks, preserving US security guarantees

Trump tempered earlier criticism by endorsing the UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal after talks with Keir Starmer, while stating the US would retain the right to militarily secure Diego Garcia. The agreement transfers full sovereignty to Mauritius for 99 years and guarantees continued US base operations, amid decades of displacement of the Chagossians.

via Al Jazeera|
#chagos-islands#diego-garcia#mauritius
US backs UK-Chagos handover deal to Mauritius, pledging Diego Garcia security
world23 days ago

US backs UK-Chagos handover deal to Mauritius, pledging Diego Garcia security

The US backs the UK’s plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, with Downing Street and White House confirming continued cooperation on implementation. Trump endorsed Prime Minister Starmer’s agreement as the best possible deal, but said he reserves the right to reinforce US operations if needed; the White House reiterated the US will protect its assets. A draft ratification bill is advancing amid security concerns and criticism from Conservatives and Reform UK about national security and Mauritius’s ties to China.

via BBC|
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Starmer defends Chagos sovereignty deal amid renewed U.S. backing
world1 month ago

Starmer defends Chagos sovereignty deal amid renewed U.S. backing

Keir Starmer defended the deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands (including Diego Garcia) to Mauritius, noting earlier statements of support from U.S. officials Rubio and Hegseth; renewed talks with Washington are underway, the base remains under UK/U.S. control for 99 years, Mauritius will receive payments, and Trump criticized the deal afterward, prompting mixed reactions from opponents.

via politico.eu|
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Starmer: U.S. backed Chagos deal despite Trump backlash
world1 month ago

Starmer: U.S. backed Chagos deal despite Trump backlash

Keir Starmer says U.S. intelligence agencies reviewed and backed the 2024 Chagos–Mauritius handover after an agency-level review, contradicting Donald Trump’s public opposition; Downing Street maintains the deal is done and won’t be derailed by Washington. The agreement includes a 99-year Diego Garcia lease and about £3.4bn in official costs, with U.S. security concerns and potential implications for ICJ considerations cited as talks continue, even as the Lords debate is delayed.

via The Guardian|
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UK delays Chagos Islands bill amid 'sabotage' accusations over Mauritius handover
politics1 month ago

UK delays Chagos Islands bill amid 'sabotage' accusations over Mauritius handover

The UK postponed the Lords’ debate on a treaty to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back the US-UK Diego Garcia base, with ministers accusing Conservative peers of parliamentary stunts intended to sabotage the legislation. The bill requires updating the 1966 UK-US agreement and faces a ping-pong between Houses; Trump criticized the deal, and opposition calls for pause pending US clarification. The arrangement would cede sovereignty to Mauritius while paying roughly £101 million a year for 99 years (about £3.4 billion in real terms).

via BBC|
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Chagos deal stalls as Tory pause pushes Lords delay
world1 month ago

Chagos deal stalls as Tory pause pushes Lords delay

The Lords debate on the UK–Mauritius Chagos deal was postponed after Conservative MPs tabled an amendment calling for a pause, delaying legislation that would grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Islands while letting the UK–US operate Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease for about £101 million annually. The government says the deal is essential for national security, but Tory critics warn it could breach the 1966 treaty and urge securing US agreement before proceeding.

via BBC|
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Trump blasts UK's Chagos handover as 'great stupidity' amid Greenland tensions
world1 month ago

Trump blasts UK's Chagos handover as 'great stupidity' amid Greenland tensions

President Donald Trump condemned Britain's plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as 'great stupidity,' arguing the move signals weakness to Russia and China and ties into his push on Greenland; the Diego Garcia base would remain jointly controlled by the UK and U.S. for 99 years, with Mauritius set to receive payments; Downing Street insists the deal is unchanged and enjoys U.S. support, but Trump’s comments add strain to the UK-U.S. relationship as Prime Minister Starmer navigates the alliance, with mixed reactions from allies such as Nigel Farage.

via politico.eu|
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UK defends Chagos deal amid Trump ridicule
world1 month ago

UK defends Chagos deal amid Trump ridicule

Britain is defending a £3.4bn agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years, arguing the deal secures long-term US-UK military operations and national security. Despite Donald Trump’s public criticism calling it an act of great stupidity, UK officials say the move is supported by the US and Five Eyes allies, and the bill implementing the agreement is moving through Parliament.

via BBC|
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