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White House Weighs Buying Chagos Islands to Secure Diego Garcia

An internal White House paper puts purchase on the table as an option to guarantee long‑term US control of the Diego Garcia base.

UK Puts Chagos Sovereignty Deal on Hold After Loss of U.S. Backing

UK Says Chagos Deal Still on Track After Confusion Over a Reported Pause

UK Finalizes Sovereignty Transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius with Key Military Base Lease Secured