Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeting the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia over 2,000 miles from its coast, marking the first known attempt to strike this remote base, though neither missile hit the target.
- The attack suggests Iran may be exceeding its self-imposed missile range limit of 2,000 kilometers, raising concerns about its capability to target US and European interests previously considered out of reach.
- Experts note Iran’s development of longer-range missiles, including space launch vehicles that could be repurposed as ballistic missiles, and question whether Iran has the necessary targeting intelligence for accurate strikes at such distances.
- The incident may prompt European countries hosting US military bases to reconsider their cooperation, as some bases previously thought safe might now
