Chagos Islands Agreement Stirs Uproar, Trump Targets UK Over Diego Garcia
Tds Virals News, London/Washington – The agreement between Britain and Mauritius regarding the Chagos Islands has created a stir in international politics.
Under this agreement, Britain will transfer sovereignty of Diego Garcia Island to Mauritius, while the island will be leased back for US and UK military operations.
However, US defense officials and lawmakers have expressed deep concern over this decision.
They say that the transfer of sovereignty could increase the risk of future political instability and foreign influence, particularly the growing presence of China.
UK Finance Diego Garcia News | Why is Diego Garcia so important? According to Timothy Heath, senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation,
UK Finance Diego Garcia News – Diego Garcia is one of the most important military bases for the US in the Indian Ocean. The US has no better alternative in this region.
This base played a key role in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and is still crucial for monitoring regional threats, including Iran.
China Connection Raises Concerns | UK Finance Diego Garcia News- Critics say Mauritius has deep economic ties with China and that pressure on a government could limit US military access in the future.
Trump’s U-turn – Although the Trump administration’s State Department supported the agreement on May 22, Donald Trump himself has now opposed it.
UK Finance Diego Garcia News – Trump wrote on social media: It’s GREAT STUPIDITY for the UK to give up such vital land. This is a major national security mistake.
He even said that this is why the acquisition of Greenland is necessary.
UK Finance Diego Garcia News
Protests in the UK – Supporters of the British Indian Ocean Territory demonstrated outside Parliament in London against the agreement and opposed the handover of the Chagos Islands.
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