Why UK’s plan to cede the Chagos islands appears to be coming apart
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The UK's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is stalling after the US withheld a required legal approval. President Trump, who initially backed the deal signed in May 2025, has since attacked it amid tensions with Britain and NATO. The 58-island archipelago in the Indian Ocean hosts a joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, strategically positioned near critical maritime shipping routes.
Key Entities
Chagos IslandsUnited KingdomMauritiusUnited StatesDonald TrumpDiego GarciaIndian OceanNATO