‘False flag attack’: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia

Key Points:

• Iran has denied launching missile attacks on the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia, calling the accusations an "Israeli false flag" and accusing Israel of spreading disinformation.
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated the alliance could not confirm Israel's claim that the missiles were Iranian intercontinental ballistic missiles, highlighting skepticism about the allegations.
• UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed two Iranian missiles were launched toward Diego Garcia but neither reached the base, with one falling short and the other intercepted, urging Iran to de-escalate tensions.
• If Iran were behind the attack, it would imply possession of ballistic missiles with a range exceeding 4,000 km, contradicting previous Iranian statements limiting missile range to under 2,000 km.
• The incident follows heightened tensions after US-Israel strikes on Iran, including the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, despite ongoing talks mediated by Oman aimed at reaching a deal.