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Trump Links Chagos Deal to Iran Strike Support

2/27/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has tied support for the Chagos deal to the United Kingdom allowing U.S. military strikes on Iran from Diego Garcia.
  • He insists the Diego Garcia base remains under UK control and opposes any handover to Mauritius.
  • The UK government says strikes would violate international law.
  • The Pentagon has unrestricted access to Diego Garcia.
  • Sources indicate the United States is withholding consent until its demands are met.