Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at UK-US Base in Diego Garcia, Warns British Lives at Risk

Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the Diego Garcia base in the Chagos Islands, according to US officials. One was intercepted by a US warship, while the other failed mid-flight and caused no damage. The UK Ministry of Defence condemned the attack as a direct threat to British interests. It confirmed that RAF jets and other assets remain on alert to protect personnel in the region. This comes after the UK granted US forces limited use of British bases, including Diego Garcia, for defensive operations tied to the Middle East conflict. Iran’s Foreign Minister warned that Tehran reserves the right to self-defence and criticised UK involvement. Diego Garcia serves as a strategic military hub supporting long-range bombers, naval operations and logistics across the Middle East. A series of recent attacks on regional energy and shipping routes has increased fears over stability and global energy security.

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