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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base
Iran’s first operational use of intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeted Diego Garcia, signaling expanded missile range and direct threat to U.S. interests, with neither missile hitting the base.
- On Friday, Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a joint U.S.-British military base, and neither missile struck the base roughly 4,000 kilometers from Iran.
- Independent assessments from Iran Watch and Israel's Alma Research and Education Center estimate longer missile ranges than the public 2,000-kilometer cap announced last month by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said Iran had capped its range.
- One missile failed in flight while a U.S. warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other, but U.S. officials said it was unclear if the interception succeeded.
- Diego Garcia's strategic importance is underscored by the launches, which highlight Iran's willingness to target distant U.S. assets amid Britain’s Chagos Islands sovereignty talks with Mauritius.
- Analysts note the launches could shift assessments of Iran's missile program and regional posture, highlighting a greater apparent reach and raising security concerns for distant U.S. forces and regional and diplomatic dynamics.
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According to the "Wall Street Journal" and the BBC, two Iranian missiles attempted on Friday to target this American-British military base, located in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Iran reportedly fired two medium-range missiles at the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, according to various international media reports. A US-British military base is also located on the island, but the missiles missed their target. If the attack did indeed take place, it suggests that Iranian missiles may be capable of flying much further than the regime itself admits.
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DECRYPTAGE - The Iranian attempt to strike the US-British strategic base of Diego Garcia, more than 4000 kilometres from its coast, highlights Tehran's projection capabilities, as well as its limitations.
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