General · 2 March 2026
Trump criticises Starmer over delay in Chagos base access
President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Sir Keir Starmer after the Prime Minister initially refused US forces permission to use the Chagos Islands for strikes on Iran. While Downing Street eventually authorised access for limited defensive purposes, Trump claimed the delay was unprecedented. Meanwhile, tensions have escalated following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, prompting the Government to prepare evacuation plans for British nationals in the Middle East.
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