# U.S. Considers Buying Chagos Islands

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-07T18:14:49+00:00
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The White House is weighing a bold move: buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure U.S. control of the vital Diego Garcia military base. While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and even President Trump have floated the idea, it’s not the current priority. Britain’s plan to cede sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99-year lease on the base is under discussion, but U.S. officials fear handing over control could invite foreign intelligence threats from China and Iran. With no purchase price set and U.S. approval required for any deal, the future of Diego Garcia remains locked in tense negotiations between Washington and London. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f76e45fc40d7f87

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