Event Brief
Trump Blasts Starmer’s Chagos Deal After US Support
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump criticizes a new UK lease agreement with Mauritius for a military base, citing potential threats from Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Criticism of Chagos deal
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
WHERE: Chagos
WHY: Concerns over military base usage against Iran
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