Iran's Missile Attack on US-UK Diego Garcia Base Foiled, Sent Message
Iran launched a missile attack on the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, with reports indicating two medium-range missiles were fired. The attack was reportedly foiled, but it was seen as sending a strategic message.
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Iran fires missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean: US media
Iran launched a missile attack on a military base in the Indian Ocean jointly used by the United Kingdom and the United States, according to US media reports. The Islamic Republic fired ballistic missiles at the base on the island of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, on Friday morning, the Wall Street Journal and CNN reported, citing senior US officials. According to the reports, two medium-range missiles were launched but failed to hit the facility. There was no immediate public...
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Even though the Iranian missiles did not hit their target in the Indian Ocean, the implications go beyond success. Diego Garcia is a critical hub for US ops.
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