Iran’s Long-Range Missiles Target US, UK Bases In Diego Garcia, Raising Indian Ocean Tensions

Iran’s launch of two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean marks a dramatic escalation in its confrontation with Western powers. The attack took place on 21 March 2026, with both missiles failing to strike their intended target.One broke apart in mid-flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 missile defence
Iran’s launch of two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean marks a dramatic escalation in its confrontation with Western powers. The attack took place on 21 March 2026, with both missiles failing to strike their intended target.One broke apart in mid-flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 missile defence
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