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18 Feb 2026, 19:47

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, warned Britain on Wednesday that, given the need to "eliminate a potential attack" from Iran, London should not lose control of the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.

Mr. Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, is "losing control of this important island with claims from entities that have never been recognized before."

The U.S. President added, "If Iran decides not to reach an agreement, it may become necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia as well as the airbase located in Fairford to eliminate a potential attack from a very unstable and dangerous regime; an attack that could be directed against Britain as well as other friendly countries."

According to an agreement in 2025, Britain will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but will retain control of the strategic U.S.-UK base in Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease.

The United States is transferring military equipment and supplies to the Middle East, and Donald Trump has warned Iranian officials that if they do not reach an agreement regarding their nuclear and missile programs, "painful events" will occur.
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