Britain's defense secretary said the agreement with Mauritius must be revised to secure US backing and the long-term future of the Diego Garcia base, Anadolu Agency reported.
UK minister Wes Streeting said the proposed Chagos Islands sovereignty deal cannot proceed without US support, as the Conservatives urge the government to scrap it entirely.
Wes Streeting confirms annual payments to Mauritius are on hold as the government reviews the agreement over the Diego Garcia military base.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed the review after Donald Trump reportedly told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible."
President Trump criticized the UK's proposed deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while saying he could do business with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
British officials believe the agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while preserving the Diego Garcia base remains on hold unless President Trump changes his position.
President Mohamed Muizzu says in letter to British prime minister that the Chagos Islands should not be transferred to Mauritius, according to Al Jazeera.