US faces Chagos Islands nuclear weapons ban:
Pelindaba treaty would prohibit Mauritius from allowing US nuclear weaponry at Diego Garcia if Keir Starmer’s ...
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Nuclear weapon storage banned from Chagos base: The announcement increases pressure on strained relations between the UK and US over Chagos deal
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/27/nuclear-weapon-storage-banned-from-chagos-base/
The Spectator Jan 27
The nuclear flaw in Keir Starmer's Chagos deal: Donald Trump has already turned on the UK-Mauritius treaty as an 'act of GREAT STUPIDITY' ...
spectator.com/article/the-nuclear-flaw-in-keir-starmers-chagos-deal/
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ISS Africa Oct 16
Has Mauritius lost its agency in the Chagos deal? | ISS Africa: By offering Britain a 99-year lease to secure decolonisation, Mauritius bound its sovereignty to ...
issafrica.org/iss-today/has-mauritius-lost-its-agency-in-the-chagos-deal
UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays: Renewed talks over the stalled agreement have revived hope of resettlement ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/uk-mauritius-chagos-sovereignty-deal-stalls-amid-fears-of-further-delays
The Spectator Apr 11
This isn’t the end of the Chagos debacle: The policy that seems closest to the government’s heart – the surrender of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius – is in real ...
spectator.com/article/this-isnt-the-end-of-the-chagos-debacle/
Mauritius to sue Britain over Chagos delay: Island nation’s prime minister ‘exploring legal avenues’ over perceived hold-up of deal in latest blow to Starmer
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/05/mauritius-to-sue-britain-over-chagos-delay/
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 ...
theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/uk-airbases-us-attack-iran-trump-starmer
Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-chagos-islands-court-b2929711.html
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’
theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/19/donald-trump-turns-against-uk-chagos-islands-plan-iran
Key FactsTrump Reverses Chagos Support Over UK Strike Permission
Feb 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Donald Trump withdrew support for the Chagos Islands agreement because the UK has not authorized strikes on Iran from its bases.
- He indicated in a social media post that Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford might be used if Iran refuses a nuclear deal.
- RAF Fairford is the US Air Force’s sole European base for heavy bombers, operated by the US Department of Defense.
- Although Trump criticized the handover, the US government had previously backed the deal transferring sovereignty to Mauritius with a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia.
"Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime," he said. "An attack that would potentially be made on the United Kingdom, as well as other friendly Countries."— Trump's Truth Social post claiming the US might use Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to strike Iran; linked to UK not agreeing to allow strikes
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge: A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the ...
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BBC Feb 05
Donald Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10: It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.
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African nations could demand Diego Garcia inspections under Chagos deal: Treaty banning storage of nuclear weapons on airbase ‘imperils US and UK security ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/02/01/african-nations-demand-diego-garcia-inspections-chagos-deal/
Trump has legal power to veto Chagos deal, Government admits: PM’s surrender of islands will collapse if US refuses to rip up 60-year-old defence treaty with ...
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/24/stop-chagos-deal-white-house-officials-tell-trump/
Key FactsStarmer pauses Chagos bill after Trump criticism
Jan 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- The bill’s parliamentary progress was paused after Donald Trump criticised Britain’s planned transfer of Chagos sovereignty.
- The UK and Mauritius agreed in May to transfer sovereignty while retaining a joint UK-US base on Diego Garcia.
- Conservative peers tabled an amendment that the Government said would have obstructed the bill’s planned progress on Monday.
- Sir Keir says the agreement would lease Diego Garcia back for 99 years at an annual UK cost of £101 million.
This is a major victory for everyone standing against Keir Starmer's disgraceful Chagos Surrender. In the face of relentless Conservative pressure, Labour have pulled their shameful Bill from Monday's order paper. The deal, which hands British sovereign territory and £35 billion to an ally of China, should be dropped altogether. The Conservatives will continue to fight the surrender every step of the way.— Priti Patel, Tory Shadow Home Secretary, claiming credit for the pause on the legislation
Starmer pulls Chagos deal following Trump backlash: Plans to hand islands to Mauritius ‘cannot progress’ amid concerns over 1966 treaty between UK and US
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/23/starmer-pulls-chagos-deal-following-trump-backlash/
Key FactsTrump Labels Chagos Deal a National Security Blunder
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- President Trump criticized the UK-Mauritius agreement on the Chagos Islands as a serious mistake.
- The May deal allows the UK to retain control and lease the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years.
- Trump linked the arrangement to his push for acquiring Greenland due to national security reasons.
- US Secretary of State Rubio praised the agreement for securing long-term cooperation and regional stability.
The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired.— Donald Trump describes the UK's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as an 'act of great stupidity'.
UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal: GENEVA, Dec 8 - A U.N. committee on Monday urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a deal ...
straitstimes.com/asia/un-body-urges-britain-and-mauritius-not-to-ratify-chagos-deal
Starmer reported to ICC for ‘crimes against humanity’ over Chagos deal: Campaigners claim Sir Keir’s treaty fails to allow displaced people to return to the ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/09/starmer-chagos-islands-deal-international-criminal-court/
Mauritius Chagos Residents Demand Reparations, Not Regrets: The agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago has been described ...
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Pope Leo XIV backs UK-Mauritius deal returning Chagos Islands | Africanews: ”All peoples, even the smallest and weakest, must be respected by the powerful in ...
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Chagos Islands deal to cost UK 10 times more than claimed, says Priti Patel
independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/chagos-deal-cost-priti-patel-b2805403.html
OpinionThe Chagossians’ (Imperfect) Victory Is a Testament to the Power of Resistance: The Chagossians’ return to most of their homeland is a victory for resolving ...
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India Welcomes UK's Decision To Hand Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius: India on Thursday welcomed the UK's decision to hand over the sovereignty of ...
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Key FactsIndia Applauds UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Treaty
May 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ndtv.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ndtv.com
- The UK is relinquishing sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, after more than five decades.
- Despite the handover, the UK retains full security responsibility for the strategically located Diego Garcia atoll.
- India has consistently backed Mauritius’s legitimate claim, highlighting principles of decolonization and respect for sovereignty.
- This bilateral treaty marks a milestone in resolving the longstanding dispute and enhancing regional maritime security.
The formal resolution of the longstanding Chagos dispute through this bilateral treaty is a milestone achievement and a positive development for the region.— Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the return of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.
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