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flag UK's plan to hand Chagos to Mauritius stalls over U.S. approval and security concerns.

flag The UK’s 2025 agreement to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius has stalled in Parliament, delayed by political opposition and the need to secure U.S. approval for continued military access to Diego Garcia. flag A U.S. Senate bill introduced by Republican Senator John Kennedy would require Senate consent before any changes to the 1966 U.S.-UK treaty governing the base, citing national security risks and concerns over China’s influence in Mauritius. flag The UK plans to lease Diego Garcia back for 99 years, but the legislation adds uncertainty, as the U.S. seeks to maintain strategic control over the base vital to operations in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.

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