LBCI

Trump warns Britain not to 'give away' base as US mulls Iran attack

World News

18-02-2026 | 15:00

Share

Share

Trump warns Britain not to 'give away' base as US mulls Iran attack

U.S. President Donald Trump, shifting his tone again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to "give away" a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran.

"DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, hours after the State Department again supported Britain's deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease the land for the base.

AFP

World News

United States

Donald Trump

Britain

Indian Ocean

Iran

Diego Garcia

Next

Canada eases sanctions on Syria, foreign minister says

Iran would be 'very wise to make a deal' with Trump: White House

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal

05:20

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal

US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship

16:48

US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship

Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief to AFP

12:16

Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief to AFP

Trump slams Iran drone attack as 'foolish' ceasefire violation

12:09

Trump slams Iran drone attack as 'foolish' ceasefire violation

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Four killed in gas blast in residential building in Iran's Ahvaz, media reports

Middle East News

2026-01-31

Four killed in gas blast in residential building in Iran's Ahvaz, media reports

Macron says France ready to support Lebanese Army, backs ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal

2026-06-23

Macron says France ready to support Lebanese Army, backs ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal

Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacks

Middle East News

05:25

Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacks

Sweden to send fighter jets to patrol around Greenland as part of NATO's Arctic Sentry

2026-02-12

Sweden to send fighter jets to patrol around Greenland as part of NATO's Arctic Sentry

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

14:23

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

14:16

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

13:56

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Full text of trilateral framework agreement: Lebanon, Israel and US unveil detailed peace framework after Washington talks

1

Full text of trilateral framework agreement: Lebanon, Israel and US unveil detailed peace framework after Washington talks

Crowds gather in central Beirut to protest Israel-Lebanon framework agreement: Video

2

Crowds gather in central Beirut to protest Israel-Lebanon framework agreement: Video

Rubio hails ‘major milestone’ as US, Israel and Lebanon sign framework deal, with $100m aid and LAF funding boost

3

Rubio hails ‘major milestone’ as US, Israel and Lebanon sign framework deal, with $100m aid and LAF funding boost

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

4

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

5

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Israeli drone drops warning leaflets over Mansouri in South Lebanon

6

Israeli drone drops warning leaflets over Mansouri in South Lebanon

From garbage crisis to new tax: Lebanon imposes new import levy to fund waste management

7

From garbage crisis to new tax: Lebanon imposes new import levy to fund waste management

Israel insists on Hezbollah conditions as divisions emerge in Washington talks

8

Israel insists on Hezbollah conditions as divisions emerge in Washington talks

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More