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Alleged ballistic missiles targeted the Diego Garcia US-UK base, with Iran denying involvement and Western outlets reporting one missile failed while another was intercepted; the incident occurs amid broader US-Israel actions against Iran and ongoing UK caution, raising concerns about escalation and possible expansion of the conflict beyond the region.
Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a US-UK base in the Indian Ocean, but neither hit the installation. The episode suggests Tehran may be able to reach targets beyond its claimed 2,000‑km limit and has sparked debate about Iran’s true missile capabilities and potential future capabilities, including the possibility of longer-range weapons by 2035 per some assessments, though there is no current evidence of an imminent intercontinental capability. Analysts note Iran's existing missiles (e.g., Sejjil, Khorramshahr, and Soumar) and the role of foreign intelligence in targeting, with implications for European basing and regional security.
Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia but did not strike the U.S.-U.K. military base; one missile failed in flight and a U.S. warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the other, with the success of the interception not confirmed. Citing multiple U.S. officials, the Wall Street Journal noted the timing wasn’t disclosed and that the attack would mark Iran’s first operational use of IRBMs and a significant attempt to threaten interests beyond the Middle East. UK officials were preparing a statement, while White House and UK authorities did not immediately comment.