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British PM refuses to let US use Diego Garcia base for air strikes on Iran

Disagreement over access has reportedly jeopardised the planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, as President Trump signals a more aggressive stance toward Tehran

British PM refuses to let US use Diego Garcia base for air strikes on Iran
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:52 PM IST
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Trump asks UK PM Starmer not to 'give away Diego Garcia' amid Iran threat

Trump said that the US might use Diego Garcia to eradicate a potential attack by Iran in case it does not agree to a nuclear deal following the talks in Geneva

Trump asks UK PM Starmer not to 'give away Diego Garcia' amid Iran threat
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

US has right to secure, reinforce military presence on Diego Garcia: Trump

Trump described Diego Garcia as being of 'great importance' to US national security due to its central location in the Indian Ocean and its role in supporting American military operations

US has right to secure, reinforce military presence on Diego Garcia: Trump
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

British Naval guards arrest 19 Indian fishermen

The captured fishermen include 13 Tamil Nadu natives, five malayalees and one from Assam

British Naval guards arrest 19 Indian fishermen
Updated On : 03 Jun 2016 | 5:03 PM IST