9 Explosive Reasons the UK Blocked Trump from Using RAF Bases for Iran Strikes
The UK has denied US President Donald Trump permission to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for potential strikes on Iran, citing international law and escalating tensions over the Chagos Islands deal. Here’s what’s driving the rupture.
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7 Explosive Reasons Trump Is Warning Britain Not to Give Away Diego Garcia
US President Donald Trump has warned the UK not to “give away” Diego Garcia under its Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, calling the plan a “big mistake” amid rising tensions with Iran. His comments contradict US State Department support for the agreement and expose deep fault lines in UK-US diplomacy, global security strategy, and post-colonial justice.
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UK Returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Historic Treaty Amid Controversy
In a diplomatic move, UK Returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Historic Treaty Amid Controversy. The United Kingdom has officially signed a treaty to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending more than 50 years of British control over the Indian Ocean archipelago. The agreement, signed on May 22, 2025, represents a significant step in global decolonization and a long-overdue recognition of Mauritius's territorial claim.
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