Ramgoolam knows its value. Diego Garcia served as a base for U.S. B-52 and B-1 bombers striking Iraq and Afghanistan and for tankers refueling U.S. aircraft throughout the region.

Future of US Diego Garcia Base Unclear Amid Chagos Renegotiation Published Dec 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM EST Updated Dec 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM EST By Amir Daftari ...

Starmer said the deal to secure the U.K.-U.S. military base in Diego Garcia — to be leased for more than $100 million a year — is vital for Britain's defense, intelligence and national security.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday they had discussed the "vital" U.S.-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia, and Blinken said ...