Britain’s plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has hit a major roadblock after a sudden shift in Washington’s stance. The UK government has paused the bill in Parliament, effectively freezing the long-debated sovereignty deal. The move comes amid strategic concerns and signals from the US, raising fresh questions about geopolitics, military interests, and the future of the Indian Ocean territory.


Chagos Deal: Washington Derails Agreement To Transfer The Chagos To Mauritius 

US President Donald Trump has strongly urged the United Kingdom not to “give away” Diego Garcia, as London moves forward with plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategically vital military base.
Trump said the land “should not be taken away from the UK,” warning that such a move would be a “blight on our Great Ally.” His remarks come amid growing debate over the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory and the long-term status of one of the most important US-UK military facilities in the Indian Ocean.


US vs UK: Trump Warns UK Over Diego Garcia Deal | Chagos Islands Row Sparks US-UK Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has dialed down his opposition to the UK’s Chagos Islands deal, approving the transfer of the key archipelago to Mauritius a month after initially resisting it. Trump described his discussions with the UK prime minister as “productive,” signaling a shift in Washington’s stance on the strategically sensitive territory.


Chagos Deal: Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Deal After Earlier Opposition, Hails ‘Productive’ Talks

US President Donald Trump has reportedly reversed course on the UK’s proposed deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, as reports say UK opposition figures urged Washington to veto the agreement. Concerns over China’s potential spying and strategic interests are believed to have influenced Trump’s change of stance.


US vs UK: Will Trump Veto Chagos Deal? Report Suggests China Spying Fears Changed Trump's Mind

Tensions have surfaced between the U.K. and the U.S. after President Donald Trump cast doubt on the Chagos Islands deal, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to criticise Washington’s apparent U-turn. 


US vs UK: Starmer Slams Trump for U-Turn on Chagos Deal 

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Chagos Deal: Washington Derails Agreement To Transfer The Chagos To Mauritius

US vs UK: Trump Warns UK Over Diego Garcia Deal | Chagos Islands Row Sparks US-UK Tensions

Chagos Deal: Trump Backs UK-Mauritius Deal After Earlier Opposition, Hails ‘Productive’ Talks

US vs UK: Will Trump Veto Chagos Deal? Report Suggests China Spying Fears Changed Trump's Mind

US vs UK: Starmer Slams Trump for U-Turn on Chagos Deal