Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
Summary
President Donald Trump expressed support for a deal between the UK and Mauritius to transfer control of the Chagos Islands. The deal allows the UK to lease back a military base on Diego Garcia. Trump warned that the US might use force to maintain control if the lease ends.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump now supports a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
- The UK will transfer control of the islands but keep a military base on Diego Garcia through a lease.
- Trump previously called the deal "an act of great stupidity" but has changed his stance.
- Trump stated the US might use military force to secure the base if the lease is not respected.
- UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Trump discussed the deal recently.
- The UK and US plan to work closely on putting the deal into action.
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