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Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK

Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia military base: its location and strategic role

Iranian forces have attempted a missile strike on the UK-US base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, previously thought to lie beyond the range of Iran's missiles.

Euronews

U.S. Signals Possible Wind-Down In Iran Conflict As Tehran Expands Strike Reach

Overnight developments underscored the fragile and contradictory state of the war. Iran launched missiles toward the joint military facility on Diego Garcia, marking one of its longest-range strike attempts to date.

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UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego Garcia

The Guardian - UK

Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles and warns British lives ‘in danger’

Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, is around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away from Iran.

Evening Standard

'British base on Cyprus won't be used for Iran missile attack', PM assures Cypriot President

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about the latest developments in the Iran War

Evening Standard

Why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed – and Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK

More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now…

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Donald Trump lashes out at Keir Starmer, says 'this is not Winston Churchill'

US President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of Iran-related matters. Trump criticizes the UK's response time regarding the use of Diego Garcia for potential military action. Starmer defends his government's approach, emphasizing adherence to international law and democratic processes. He highlights ongoing US-UK military…

The Times of India

UK ‘took far too long’ to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says

US president also ‘very disappointed’ in Keir Starmer over UK government’s deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK

Trump: Starmer’s permission for UK bases to be used against Iran took ‘too long’

Donald Trump expressed frustration at the UK’s initial refusal to allow the Diego Garcia base to be used in a Telegraph interview.

Evening Standard

Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer ‘misspoke’ when he said the legislation had been paused, sources indicated.

Evening Standard

‘Diego Garcia would constitute legitimate target if ...’: Iran tells UN it will respond 'decisively' to US aggression

Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario.

The Times of India

UK PM Keir Starmer blocks Donald Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strike

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for…

The Times of India

Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there

US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance, withdrawing support for the UK's deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Trump called the agreement a "big mistake" and questioned the validity of claims to the islands, emphasizing the importance of the Diego Garcia military base.

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Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’

President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’

Evening Standard

Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition

The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.

The Guardian - UK

For or against? Timeline of Trump’s meandering position on UK Chagos deal

Washington has given its backing to the agreement only to withdraw it again – and then repeat the cycle

The Independent UK

Politics live: Starmer ‘determined’ to see through Chagos Islands deal despite Trump’s latest tirade

The president warned against the loss of the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia

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The Times of India

‘Do not give away Diego Garcia’: Trump cautions UK amid US-Iran tensions

US 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 Guardian - UK

Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’

US president had recently said the plan was the best deal Starmer could make

Evening Standard

Britain accuses Trump of yo-yoing over Chagos Islands after he slams Starmer's 'big mistake' on military base deal

The plans would see the UK lease the military complex on Diego Garcia from Mauritius at a cost of £35 billion

Evening Standard

Trump tells Starmer not to give away Chagos Islands day after US backed deal

The plans would see the UK lease the base on Diego Garcia from Mauritius at a cost of £35 billion over the next century.

The Guardian - UK

Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius

Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius’s attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’

The Times of India

Trump threatens military action in Diego Garcia to ‘reinforce US presence’: It’s India connection

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning regarding Diego Garcia. He stated the United States may use military force to protect its presence at the vital base. This comes after the United Kingdom's treaty with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump emphasized the base's critical role in US national security…

Evening Standard

Trump says Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal was ‘the best he could make’

The US president said he had ‘very productive discussions’ with the Prime Minister about Diego Garcia, where a UK-US military base is located.

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