Talks between the United Kingdom and the United States regarding the future of the Chagos Islands have resumed after recent criticism from former President Donald Trump. The United Kingdom had previously agreed to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while maintaining a long-term lease on Diego Garcia, a key military base for the United States. Trump's public remarks questioned the wisdom of the deal, prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to confirm that discussions with Washington had been reopened to address concerns. The Chagos Islands, and Diego Garcia in particular, remain strategically significant for military operations and intelligence gathering across multiple regions.