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Iran Launched Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

Published March 21, 2026, 08:14
Iran Launched Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the US-British military base on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean, according to the Wall Street Journal. According to US officials, two missiles were launched, but neither hit its target. One fell at a great distance, while the other was intercepted by an SM-3 missile. The attack is seen as an attempt by Tehran to threaten US interests at a great distance from the Persian Gulf.