Iran Fires Missiles at Far-Off Diego Garcia Base, but U.S. Remains Out of Range
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Iran attempted a missile attack on a joint U.S.-British military base located on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,500 miles away, raising concerns about the range of Tehran's missile capabilities.
- The attack involved two missiles; one failed mid-flight and the other was intercepted by an American warship, highlighting the reduced reliability and accuracy of Iran's long-range missile strikes.
- Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir identified the missile as a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a 4,000-kilometer range, suggesting Iran's military threat extends beyond the Middle East to Europe.
- The strike preceded Britain's announcement to allow expanded U.S. use of its bases, including Diego Garcia,
