Australia is participating in security pacts, while the US maintains forward bases near critical passages, including Diego Garcia.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Australia is participating in security pacts, while the US maintains forward bases near critical passages, including Diego Garcia.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iranian strikes have impacted the main logistics hub at Diego Garcia, prompting the US to seek alternative supply hubs.Sub-event
Australia joins pacts countering China's strategy, with US bases near critical passages.1 source
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The entities involved
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Diego Garcia
Mauritus atoll in the Indian Ocean
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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