Donald Trump withdrew support for the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing the lack of British agreement for the use of bases in the attack against Iran.

President Donald Trump announced that he is withdrawing support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, due to Britain's refusal to allow the use of British bases for an attack against Iran. The White House is preparing military plans involving the Diego Garcia base and RAF Fairford, but Britain has not yet granted the necessary permission, fearing a violation of international law. Trump discussed with Starmer the ultimatum issued to Iran and emphasized that the United Kingdom could play a role in any attack, suggesting that British support would be legal. The British government insists that the agreement with Mauritius is essential for security, but government officials have acknowledged that it cannot continue without American approval, describing the situation as bleak.