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Trump Links Chagos Support to UK’s Diego Garcia Use

3/3/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump ties support for Chagos Islands to UK use of Diego Garcia for strikes on Iran.
  • He says the UK should not cede control to Mauritius without this assurance.
  • The UK government negotiates with the United States, and Trump has shifted stance.
  • Downing Street denies any pause in negotiations.
  • The United States demands confirmation that the UK will not inform Mauritius of military actions from the base.