Trump is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius because of the Diego Garcia base — The Telegraph
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of purchasing the strategically important Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean directly from Mauritius.
This scenario has gained momentum due to delays in the UK’s plans to transfer sovereignty over these islands.
The new U.S. administration seeks to gain full control over the archipelago to secure its military positions in the region.
Washington’s main goal is to preserve and protect the strategic Diego Garcia military base, which is currently jointly used by the U.S. and the UK.
To finalize the deal, the islands must first officially gain sovereign status under Mauritian control. Only then will the White House be able to begin direct negotiations on the purchase, bypassing official London.
Previously, the British plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was put on hold because the U.S. withdrew its support for the initiative.
The idea of purchasing the archipelago was proposed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has already submitted a corresponding proposal to the U.S. president.
However, sources note that this option is not currently the primary one and is being considered as one of several possible scenarios.
Some officials in Washington have expressed serious concerns that transferring control to Mauritius would pose a threat due to that country’s close ties with China.
The U.S. side sees this as a potential risk of espionage near secret military facilities.
The Telegraph reports on this.
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