US EditionIran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base
Iran’s missile launch toward Diego Garcia challenges previous range limits, with missiles reaching 4,000 km, though none hit the base and interception results remain unclear.
- 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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