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UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran

The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Starmer insists Trump backed Chagos deal as White House officials hold meetings with opponents

Exclusive: Campaigners have met with the Trump administration about the controversial deal, with a growing belief the US president will veto it

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Starmer defends Chagos deal as Badenoch criticises multibillion ‘surrender tax’

Sir Keir Starmer said the agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius secured the ‘vital’ Diego Garcia military base.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025