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Chagos Islands handover deal’s future unclear after Trump’s intervention

Under the terms of the deal agreed last year, Britain would hand sovereignty over the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but lease back the Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK

Trump's Chagos Islands Acquisition Plan Could Bypass Britain Through Separate Mauritius Deal, Reports Claim

The US is considering acquiring the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially disrupting Britain's sovereignty plans and affecting the strategic military base at Diego Garcia.

International Business Times UK

Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius

Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territory

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Trump weighs buying another territory after Greenland fiasco: report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly presented Trump with option to buy islands housing Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

The Times of India

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed

No 10 earlier said that handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius was “the best way to protect a vital” military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

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Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

The Conversation

Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

The Independent UK

UK government ‘pauses’ Chagos deal amid Trump criticism

The proposed £35 billion agreement includes a plan to lease back the crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK

'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

The Times of India

The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

Reason

Iran's 'Game Changer' Missile Strike On Diego Garcia Puts Europe In Range

Iran's attempted missile strike on the US–UK base at Diego Garcia has convinced many analysts that Tehran's self‑declared range limits are over, bringing most of Europe within potential reach.

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The Independent UK

Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims

The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away

Evening Standard

John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

The Conversation

How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit

Iran fired two ballistic missiles on March 20, 2026, at the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, which hosts a strategically important joint U.S.-U.K. military base, according to U.S., U.K. and Israeli officials. One missile broke apart during flight, and the other appears to have been destroyed by U.S. missile…

International Business Times UK

Is Iran Attacking the UK? Worst Scenarios, Defensive Stance As Reports Show Two Missiles Fired at Diego Garcia Base

Iran fired missiles toward Diego Garcia, a UK-US base, raising fears of escalation, but officials say there is no direct threat to the UK mainland.

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The Independent UK

UK defence and alliances ‘keep UK safe’ insists minister after warning over threat of Iranian missiles

John Healey spoke after Israel’s military warned Iran had ballistic missiles that could potentially reach London

The Guardian - UK

Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk

The Independent UK

How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

Evening Standard

Map shows how London could be in range of Iranian ballistic missiles as UK hits out at 'reckless threats'

Experts are worried about Iran’s missile range after it attacked a UK-US base over 2,300 miles away

The Independent UK

Mapped: What countries Iranian missiles could hit after warning they pose ‘global threat’

Housing secretary Steve Reed insists UK has sufficient systems and defences to keep country safe

The Times of India

'Europe within Iranian missiles range': IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike; UK says 'no evidence'

Iranian forces launched long-range missiles for the first time, striking near Israel's nuclear site and injuring dozens. The missiles, capable of reaching European capitals, were fired at the US-UK base Diego Garcia. These actions escalate the conflict, with Iran stating they targeted military installations in response to US-Israeli attacks.

The Independent UK

Minister insists UK is safe from Iranian missiles as Israel accused of exaggerating threat

It comes as tensions in the region escalated again, with Iran threatening to destroy energy targets across the Middle East after Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

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