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Story summary
- 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.
