PoliticsUS Senate Hearing Highlights Diego Garcia Base Security Concerns
During a US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Senator John Kennedy warned against transferring control of the Diego Garcia military base to Mauritius, citing risks of increased Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean. Pentagon officials emphasized the base's strategic importance and criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reported plans. The discussion underscored US concerns over China’s expanding presence near key maritime routes.
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