US considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius: Report

FILE - This image released by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group. (U.S. Navy via AP, File) (AP)

The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.

FILE - This image released by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group. (U.S. Navy via AP, File) (AP)
FILE – This image released by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group. (U.S. Navy via AP, File) (AP)

US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass Britain and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, the report said.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

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