Trump 'very disappointed' with UK's Starmer for initially blocking use of air bases, Telegraph says
Published on March 2, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially blocking the use of the Diego Garcia air base for military purposes, stating that it took too long for Starmer to change his mind. The previous day, after initially denying permission, Starmer accepted a request for use of these bases in any "defensive strikes" the U.S., he now accepts them.
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