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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands

The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands

The Independent UK · Oct 14

No signs Chagos deal can be adapted to suit Trump, say UK officials

Agreement with Mauritius over Diego Garcia unlikely to be revived unless president changes his mind, insiders believe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Chagos handover deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, says Streeting

The deal would see the UK make payments to Mauritius for continued access to the Diego Garcia military base.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

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UK to review Chagos deal after Trump tells Burnham it is 'terrible'

Britain has suspended its €139 million-a-year lease payments for the Diego Garcia base while ministers try to reshape the agreement into one Washington can accept, with the Conservatives calling for it to be scrapped altogether.

Euronews · Sep 23

Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says

Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia base

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Donald Trump Calls UK's Chagos Islands Deal 'Terrible' During First Meeting With Andy Burnham

The US president called Andy Burnham a 'natural businessperson' and talked up UK-US relations but said Britain's Chagos Islands agreement was a 'terrible deal.'

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Iran War Could Trigger 'Breakdown' in U.S. Military's Ability to Sustain Fight, Official Warns

Extended supply lines from Diego Garcia and depleted missile inventories are creating severe operational strain, threatening a breakdown in U.S. military readiness during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Latin Times · Sep 16

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New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?

Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its conflict with Tehran. Such actions could expose US forces and logistics across a wider geography. European nations might question hosting American troops due to retaliation risks. Iran seeks to…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Diego Garcia became one of the world's most strategic military bases after its entire population was removed from the island

In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, a remote coral atoll that became one of the most strategically important military bases on earth. Long before its runways, warships and military operations existed, the island was home to an entire community, the Chagossians, whose ancestors had lived across…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Chagos Islands handover deal’s future unclear after Trump’s intervention

Under the terms of the deal agreed last year, Britain would hand sovereignty over the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but lease back the Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Trump's Chagos Islands Acquisition Plan Could Bypass Britain Through Separate Mauritius Deal, Reports Claim

The US is considering acquiring the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially disrupting Britain's sovereignty plans and affecting the strategic military base at Diego Garcia.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7

Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius

Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territory

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Trump weighs buying another territory after Greenland fiasco: report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly presented Trump with option to buy islands housing Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK · Jun 7

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

The Times of India · Jun 7

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The Independent UK · Apr 13

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed

No 10 earlier said that handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius was “the best way to protect a vital” military base on Diego Garcia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

The Conversation · Apr 13

Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

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The Independent UK · Apr 11

UK government ‘pauses’ Chagos deal amid Trump criticism

The proposed £35 billion agreement includes a plan to lease back the crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

The Times of India · Apr 11

'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

Reason · Apr 1

The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

International Business Times UK · Mar 29

Iran's 'Game Changer' Missile Strike On Diego Garcia Puts Europe In Range

Iran's attempted missile strike on the US–UK base at Diego Garcia has convinced many analysts that Tehran's self‑declared range limits are over, bringing most of Europe within potential reach.

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims

The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away

Evening Standard · Mar 26

John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

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