Trump Sends Iran Strike Odds Surging, Says Diego Garcia 'May Be Necessary To Eradicate A Potential Attack'

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Donald Trump reversed course on the Diego Garcia military base Wednesday, telling British Prime Minister Keir Starmer he is making a “big mistake” by leasing the Indian Ocean airfield, and warning it ...

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