After Strike on Iran, Concerns Remain Over Diego Garcia's Future

After Strike on Iran, Concerns Remain Over Diego Garcia's Future

The US naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia in the British Indian Ocean Territory is recovering its stand-by status after hosting heightened operational activity during US operations against targets in Yemen and Iran in recent months. The complement of aircraft parked up on the airfield’s South Pan has dropped to what appears to be pre-conflict levels. Three KC-135R that had been stationed on Diego Garcia since May were seen leaving on July 21…