Former President Donald Trump urged the UK not to “give away” the Diego Garcia base, deeming it crucial for potential US military action against Iran. This statement contradicts official US policy, which supports Britain’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a 100-year lease on the base. Former President Donald Trump urged the UK not to “give away” the Diego Garcia base, deeming it crucial for potential US military action against Iran. This statement contradicts official US policy, which supports Britain’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a 100-year lease on the base.
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‘Do not give away Diego Garcia’: Trump warns UK amid US-Iran tensions
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