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US President Trump says UK is strong and powerful, but PM Starmer is losing control of Diego Garcia Island; US may want to use the island to to eradicate a potential attack by a dangerous regime

Trump's statements regarding Diego Garcia highlight rising tensions around U.S.-UK relations and Iran's potential actions.

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US President Trump says UK is strong and powerful, but PM Starmer is losing control of Diego Garcia Island; US may want to use the island to to eradicate a potential attack by a dangerous regime

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  • Says "Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime"
  • "I have been telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, that Leases are no good when it comes to Countries, and that he is making a big mistake by entering a 100 Year Lease with whoever it is that is “claiming” Right, Title, and Interest to Diego Garcia, strategically located in the Indian Ocean. Our relationship with the United Kingdom is a strong and powerful one, and it has been for many years, but Prime Minister Starmer is losing control of this important Island by claims of entities never known of before. In our opinion, they are fictitious in nature. Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime — An attack that would potentially be made on the United Kingdom, as well as other friendly Countries. Prime Minister Starmer should not lose control, for any reason, of Diego Garcia, by entering a tenuous, at best, 100 Year Lease. This land should not be taken away from the U.K. and, if it is allowed to be, it will be a blight on our Great Ally. We will always be ready, willing, and able to fight for the U.K., but they have to remain strong in the face of Wokeism, and other problems put before them. DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!"
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This could escalate geopolitical risk, particularly affecting sentiment in oil and defense sectors, as strategic military options in the region are discussed. Traders should monitor how these geopolitical dynamics influence currency movements, especially USD and GBP, as well as markets sensitive to energy prices and risk-off sentiment.

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