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Iran Missile Launch Targets Diego Garcia Base, Escalating Tensions

Published March 21, 2026, 10:10
Iran Missile Launch Targets Diego Garcia Base, Escalating Tensions

Tensions between Iran and the West are escalating, with Tehran launching ballistic missiles towards the strategic Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Although the missiles did not hit their target, the launch highlights Iran's military reach and its ability to threaten targets at long range. Diego Garcia is a critical hub for US military operations. The semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr confirmed the launch, describing it as a step to threaten the interests of the US and its allies. The United Kingdom now allows the use of its bases for US operations in the region.