US President Donald Trump has warned British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In a social media post, he said, long term lease is not a good option in the case of countries. He specifically mentioned the island of Diego Garcia. The island is strategically located in the Indian Ocean.
President Trump said that Prime Minister Starmer could lose control of this important island by entering into a 100-year lease. Trump wrote that the claims of some institutions were never known before. According to him, these claims are imaginary. He warned that if Iran does not reach an agreement, the US may have to use Diego Garcia and Fairford airfields.
Trump says that this step may be necessary to protect Britain and other friendly countries from potentially dangerous attacks. He stressed that Britain should not lose control over this important island. America is always ready to fight for Britain. But Britain must remain strong.
#WATCH | Washington DC | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says, “The President has been clear that with any country, diplomacy is his first option and Iran would be wise to make a deal with President Trump. He is talking to many people, including his national security… pic.twitter.com/tNf8DpJKtn
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What did the White House say?
At the same time, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said that President Trump always gives priority to diplomacy. He said that it would be wise for Iran to compromise. The President is discussing this with many people and the national security team.
Leavitt said President Donald Trump will chair the peace board meeting on Thursday. In this meeting, a grant of five billion dollars for Gaza will be announced by 20 member countries. Talking to the media, the Press Secretary told that in the Peace Board meeting, there will be a discussion on maintaining security in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.