The United States and the United Kingdom are set to discuss the strategic use of the joint military facility on Diego Garcia following Iranian objections to remarks suggesting the base could be involved in potential military action.

The island, located in the Indian Ocean and administered by the UK as part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, hosts a major U.S. naval and air facility that has played a significant role in past operations in the Middle East and Asia.

The renewed attention comes after statements attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump referenced the base in the context of deterrence options involving Iran.

Tehran responded by warning that any use of regional bases for hostile operations would carry consequences, describing such rhetoric as destabilising.

Iranian officials have framed the issue as a matter of regional sovereignty and security, urging restraint.

Officials in Washington and London have indicated that upcoming discussions will focus on strategic coordination and the defensive posture of the facility.

Both governments maintain that Diego Garcia serves as a critical logistics and security hub supporting stability in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East regions.

The base has historically been used for long-range bomber deployments, naval operations and surveillance missions.

The diplomatic exchange underscores heightened sensitivities across the Gulf and wider region amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, regional proxy activity and maritime security.

Western officials have reiterated that any military planning remains subject to established alliance consultations and international law.

While no operational decisions have been announced, the consultations reflect the enduring strategic importance of Diego Garcia and the close defence cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom in managing evolving security challenges.