Trump’s Iran warning gives UK whiplash over Chagos island deal
The Hill
by Laura KellyFebruary 21, 2026
President Trump’s attack plans for Iran have roiled a deal for the United Kingdom to cede control of the tiny and isolated island of Diego Garcia, where a strategic American air base sits in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean. Trump took to his Truth Social media account Wednesday to warn British Prime Minister…
Verticals
politicsnews
Originally published on The Hill on 2/21/2026