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Diego Garcia's prime location in the Indian Ocean makes it highly desirable. Beyond the UK and US, several nations have expressed interest or concerns about its control, often due to its strategic value for military operations, trade routes, or even fishing rights. This underlying competition adds to the complexity of the Chagos Islands situation.
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