UK, Iran and Chagos
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US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.
Trump slates Keir Starmer over Chagos Islands lease deal – in third U-turn on UK deal with Mauritius - US president warns of ‘big mistake’ and ‘blight’ on ally – one day after backing agreement
(Bloomberg) -- The UK government is seeking to determine whether Donald Trump has the power to derail its plans to hand over sovereignty of a strategically vital island to Mauritius, after the US president called into question a deal he previously backed.
The UK has blocked US access to RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for a potential strike on Iran, angering President Donald Trump. He criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius,
The court struck down Donald Trump's global tariffs, raising uncertainty over trade agreements built around his "reciprocal" tariffs.
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In new flip, Trump attacks UK on base deal as US mulls Iran attack
President Donald Trump, shifting his tone yet again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to "give away" a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran. Trump, who is considering strikes on the Islamic republic,
Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.
Trump on Thursday issued a 10-15 day deadline to Iran to come back with a draft of a nuclear deal or else “bad things will happen”. The president said he preferred a diplomatic solution, but has often undercut that with fiery rhetoric threatening strikes.