Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
Britain’s defence secretary has said the proposed agreement on the Chagos Islands cannot move forward without backing from the United States. As a result, the government has paused the yearly payments it makes to Mauritius while it re‑examines the terms of the arrangement concerning the Diego Garcia military base. The review follows concerns about the deal’s legality and strategic implications.