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US Warns of Security Risks from Starmer's Chagos Deal

8/6/2025

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The US House of Representatives is sounding alarms over Sir Keir Starmer's controversial Chagos Islands deal, which hands sovereignty to Mauritius. This decision jeopardizes America's nuclear stronghold at Diego Garcia, a vital military site. Critics warn it undermines US national security as Chinese influence grows, urging deeper collaboration with the UK government.

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The US House of Representatives is sounding alarms over Sir Keir Starmer's controversial Chagos Islands deal, which hands sovereignty to Mauritius. This decision jeopardizes America's nuclear stronghold at Diego Garcia, a vital military site. Critics warn it undermines US national security as Chinese influence grows, urging deeper collaboration with the UK government.