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US Preparing Ground Invasion of Iran, Says CBS - Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

Published March 21, 2026, 10:15
US Preparing Ground Invasion of Iran, Says CBS - Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

The situation in the Middle East is escalating, with the US reportedly considering a ground invasion of Iran, according to CBS. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at the US Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, in an unprecedented attempt to attack at such a long range. Simultaneously, reports of air strikes by the US and Israel on the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran are emerging. The US has temporarily eased sanctions to stabilize international markets, but analysts predict long-term consequences. Military movements on both sides, with US reinforcements in the region and Iranian warnings to the UAE, as well as interceptions of missiles and drones by various countries. Tension remains high, with reports of explosions near Tehran and attacks by Israel in Beirut.