What to know about the Chagos Islands deal

LONDON (AP) – The fate of the Chagos Islands is in the hands of one man almost half a world away.

Key points

• The contested Indian Ocean archipelago that is home to a strategically significant U.K.-U.S.
• Streeting remarked they "can't go ahead without American support."
• It's not clear what it will take to win back U.S.

What happened

Meanwhile, the contested Indian Ocean archipelago that is home to a strategically significant U.K.-U.S. Military base has been in limbo since U.S. President Donald Trump in January criticized a accord by the U.K. Administration to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.

U.K. Defense Secretary Wes Streeting remarked Wednesday that office-holders are reviewing the pact after Trump renewed his criticism of the U.K.-Mauritius agreement, calling it a "terrible deal, " during his first session with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in New York. Streeting remarked they "can't go ahead without American support."

It's not clear what it will take to win back U.S. Approval, though. The Trump administration had previously welcomed the agreement as a way to ensure the security of the joint military base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the island chain. Here's what to know regarding the disputed islands.

The bottom line

For now, what to know about the Chagos Islands deal remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.