Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access
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Donald Trump stated the U.S. could use military force to protect its presence at the Diego Garcia air base in the Chagos Islands. In a Truth Social post, Trump emphasized the base's strategic importance to U.S. national security in the Indian Ocean. He acknowledged the UK's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia back, but warned he would secure the base militarily if the lease falls apart or U.S. operations are threatened. Trump's comments follow earlier criticism of the UK-Mauritius deal. Diego Garcia is a joint U.S.-U.K. installation that serves as a hub for U.S. military operations across the Middle East, Indo-Pacific, and Africa. Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly discussed Diego Garcia and agreed to safeguard its continued operation.
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