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Trump Open to Defend Diego Garcia Base Amid Deal Tensions
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: President Trump shows readiness to address tensions over Diego Garcia amid U.K.-Mauritius deal discussions.
WHO: President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
WHAT: Willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
WHERE: Diego Garcia
WHY: To ensure US access amid potential deal threats
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