Britain has placed its agreement to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on indefinite hold after US withdrew support officially.
The British government acknowledged legislation to ratify the deal has run out of time in Parliament before session ends soon.
Trump initially backed the deal but reversed course in January calling transfer of sovereignty an act of GREAT STUPIDITY in post.
Officials say bill will not pass before Parliament session ends and is unlikely in King Charles next session announcement list.
Diego Garcia is key strategic military asset for UK and US enabling operations across Indo-Pacific region and beyond says government.
Britain and Mauritius agreed deal would lease Diego Garcia base for at least 99 years after long negotiations providing legal protection.
Opposition Conservatives and Reform UK oppose deal warning of potential Chinese and Russian influence over islands security and sovereignty risks.
Displaced Chagossians say they were not consulted and fear deal may hinder their long standing efforts to return home again.
Estimated 10,000 displaced Chagossians and descendants live across Britain Mauritius and Seychelles many pursuing legal claims for right to return.