General · 8 June 2026

Trump Weighs Plan to Buy Chagos Islands

Future control of a key military site could change under a proposal being discussed in Washington. Donald Trump’s administration is considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, according to reports published on 7 June, as an alternative to a stalled British transfer arrangement. Diego Garcia, home to a joint UK-US base, is at the centre of the discussions.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 5:36

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