UK Delays Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal Amid US Opposition
The UK government has postponed its plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following criticism from President Trump. The Chagos Islands, home to the US-British Diego Garcia air base, are strategically important for military operations. The proposed deal would allow Britain to retain control of the base under a 99-year lease. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office is seeking US approval for the deal, which has been excluded from the upcoming parliamentary agenda. The delay comes amid strained relations between Washington and London over Starmer's stance on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. 
