US EditionIran 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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Iran attacks the 4,000-kilometre-distant Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, the missiles fly further than thought.
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An attack on the US base Diego Garcia shows that Iran's arsenal is larger than expected, and the regime seems to be able to shoot 4,000 kilometers.
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