UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC

Overview: The UK is reviewing its agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a deal that was initially supported by US President Donald Trump. The deal would have given Mauritius sovereignty over the islands and allowed Britain to lease back a joint military base for 99 years.

Key Points: - The UK is reviewing its agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a deal that was initially supported by US President Donald Trump. The deal would have given Mauritius sovereignty over the islands and allowed Britain to lease back a joint military base for 99 years. However, it faced opposition due to fears of allowing China's presence on the islands. British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated that without changes, the deal is unlikely to get support from US President Donald Trump, who had previously called the agreement 'terrible'. The review is not expected to follow a formal process but rather focus on securing long-term certainty for the military base on Diego Garcia.

Summary: The UK is reviewing its agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a deal that was initially supported by US President Donald Trump. The deal would have given Mauritius sovereignty over the islands and allowed Britain to lease back a joint military base for 99 years.