politics
March 21, 2026
Iran launches two missiles at Diego Garcia, exposing greater range
Iran launched two missiles at the United Kingdom‘s base in Diego Garcia, missing but exposing greater missile capabilities than previously known.
TL;DR
- Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeting the U.K. base in Diego Garcia.
- Both missiles missed, with one failing and another potentially intercepted.
- The launches demonstrated a missile range exceeding Iran's previously stated limit of 1,200 miles.
- This extended range places nearly all of Europe within Iran's missile reach.
- The incident follows the U.K.'s decision to permit U.S. strikes against Iran from its bases.
- European nations, reliant on Qatari LNG affected by Iranian attacks, may increase pressure on Iran.
- Several European countries and Japan have signaled readiness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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